Jeweled Walnut Cookies

2 Eggs

1 c Sugar

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Vanilla

1 c Flour

3/4 c Small, spiced gumdrops,

Halved, divided 3/4 c Walnuts, chopped, divided

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. In large bowl beat together eggs, sugar,

salt and vanilla. 3. Stir in flour. 4. Mix in 1/2 cup of the gumdrops and 1/2 cup of the walnuts. 5. Turn onto greased 9 " square baking pan. 6. Sprinkle with remaining gumdrops and walnuts. 7. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until top has a firm, dull crust. Cool in pan. 8. Cut into 24 bars. Typed by Brigitte Sealing -----