Gum Drop Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F fahrenheit

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, softened butter, & vanilla extract until creamy.

Add eggs one at a time mixing them into the butter sugar mixture.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, & salt. Add to the butter sugar mixture & combine together.

Gently stir in chocolate chips & 1 1/2 cups of the spiced gum drops

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased or parchment covered cookie sheet. Place a few gumdrops on top of each lump of dough to dress up the cookies.

Bake for 9 - 11 minutes. Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Cool completely before storing. Yeilds about 5 dozen.