Old fashioned gumdrop cookies for Valentine's Day.
Cut JuJu hearts up and set aside.
Comine shortening and sugar until smooth and creamy, with an electric mixer.
Add egg and vanilla and combine well.
Sprinkle baking soda, salt and flour into the mixing bowl and mix just to combine.
Stir in cut up JuJu hearts.
Make 22 cookie balls.
Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes (my oven works best at 12 minutes) on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
Remove from the oven when cookies are finished baking and place on a cooling rack to cool. Enjoy!
Note: I don't like to let these cookies get browned on top. The cookie color in the photo is just right.