Spice drop cookies

Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops—so you know they’ll be perfect every time.

These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! —Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

Nutty Spiced Snowdrop Cookies are full of buttery, nutty, spiced flavor. A holiday favorite!

Pfeffernusse are deliciously glazed German spice cookies that are popular during the holidays and loaded with spices, brown sugar, and honey!

These crazy-easy Spice Cookies are made with a box of cake mix. They have a soft texture and classic flavor that’s perfect for the holidays!

Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat—soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar for a festive look. Easy to make and full of holiday cheer!

Cinnamon Spice Drop Cookies | "These were great I followed the recipe exactly! I made them as part of our cookie exchange and everyone loved them. These will be on our list for next year." #cookies #cookierecipes #bakingrecipes #dessertrecipes #cookieideas

This recipe for gum drop cookies uses colorful red and green gumdrops to add a nice look and texture to these delicious Christmas cookies.

These Pfeffernusse (German spice cookies) are small spice cookies that are sweetened with molasses and brown sugar. Our version has an extra spicy kick from black pepper and a unique flavor from anise and cardamom. You are going to love these cookies!

Soft and chewy molasses cookies. These easy holiday drop cookies are full of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.