Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon almond extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped fruit-flavored or spiced gumdrops2 large egg whites, room temperature
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in almond extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in gumdrops.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into dough.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
