Jello Cookies
(from New Life Bible Church Women’s recipe box)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves 60 people
Categories: Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
- 1 c sugar
- 2 pkg jello (4 serving size) (flavor/color of choice)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Mix flour and baking pwder, set aside.
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Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
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Gradually add sugar and one package of dry jello mix, beating until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
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Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition.
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Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of clean glass. Sprinkle lightly with remaining package of dry jello.
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Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.