Hidden Jewels

4 Egg yolks

2 1/4 c Brown sugar; packed

1 tb Water

1 ts Vanilla

2 c Flour

1 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

1 c Gum drops

3/4 c Walnuts

4 Egg whites

Beat egg yolks with beater. Stir in brown sugar, water and vanilla. In another bowl, sift together flour baking powder and salt. Mix with egg-sugar mixture. Stir in gum drops and walnuts. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into dough. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Margaret Garland DFYX18A Source: Prize Winning Recipes from the State Fair of Texas, 1976.
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