Gumdrop Bars
2 C. flour
1 C. chopped gumdrops
1/2 C. chopped pecans
4 eggs
1 T. water
2 C. brown sugar, packed
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. salt
Mix together flour, gumdrops and pecans; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat
together eggs and water. Add brown sugar and beat until it is just light. Beat
in cinnamon and salt. Stir gumdrop mixture into the brown sugar mixture. Spread
into a greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 pan. Bake at 375° F. until cookies are done,
about 15 to 18 minutes.
For Icing: In saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Remove from
heat and add 1 teaspoon of great orange peel and 2 tablespoons of orange juice.
Sift in enough powdered sugar to make a thin icing and blend until smooth.
Spread icing over warm cookies and cut into bars.