These bring back every cozy Christmas memory with Grandma’s cookie tin and a mug of cocoa. 🎄 Retro Christmas Gumdrop Cookies are the sweet little bites you didn’t know you missed: 1️⃣ Cream ¾ cup sugar with shortening until fluffy, then blend in almond extract. 2️⃣ Mix flour, salt, baking soda separately and stir into the creamed mix. Fold in chopped gumdrops. 3️⃣ Beat egg whites to stiff peaks with remaining ¼ cup sugar, then gently fold into dough. 4️⃣ Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheets and ba