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

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Mix flour and baking pwder, set aside.

  3. Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.

  4. Gradually add sugar and one package of dry jello mix, beating until light and fluffy.

  5. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.

  6. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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