GUMDROP BARS

This recipe was shared by Frances McClary Peterson on a Christmas page I belong to. I thought many of you would enjoy seeing this recipe and perhaps trying it. Pan size isn't listed but is probably 9 X 13. She said her mother used to make these years ago.

Gumdrop Bars
2 cups cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 cup soft gumdrops
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Sift dry ingredients. Best eggs until light , beat in sifted sugar and milk gradually . Add flour mixture in thirds besting until smooth. Add gumdrops and nuts. Spread in greased pan . Bake 325 35 minutes. Cut into bars . Spread tops with frosting decorate with sliced gumdrops. Makes 40