Delicious Gumdrop Bars

These gumdrop bars are a delightful treat that are perfect for special occasions or a sweet snack. They are made with a chewy and buttery base, packed with colorful gumdrops, and topped with a sweet glaze. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups gumdrops, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Fold in the chopped gumdrops until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the bars are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and a few drops of food coloring (if desired) until smooth.
9. Once the bars are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
10. Pour the glaze over the warm bars, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
11. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares or bars.
12. Serve and enjoy!

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