Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Christmas Gumdrops Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 to 1/2 TSP peppermint extract
4 drops each red and green food coloring
Additional sugar

Recipe Instructions:

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes.
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining 3/4 cup water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Add gelatin mixture; simmer and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in extract.

Divide mixture between 2 bowls; tint 1 red and the other green with food coloring.
Transfer each to a greased 8x4" loaf pan; cool completely.
Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 3 hours.

Loosen sides from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared cutting board.
Cut into 1/2" cubes; roll in additional sugar.

Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until all sides are dry, 3-4 hours, turning every hour.

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