Crisp Pastel Cookies

[Lady BJ]

Crisp Pastel Cookies

3/4 cup shortening (part butter)
1/2 cup sugar
1 pkg (3 oz) fruit-flavored gelatin
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
In large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, gelatin, eggs and vanilla;
beat thoroughly
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; mix well and add
to shortening mixture
With hands, roll dough into 3/4 inch balls
Place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets
Dip the bottom of a drinking glass in sugar, flatten each ball with the
bottom of glass
Bake at 400° 6 to 8 minutes, until edges are lightly browned
Makes about 4 dozen cookies