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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages jell-o brand gelatin, any flavor, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • PREHEAT oven to 400°F
  • Mix flour and baking powder; set aside.
  • Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar and 1 pkg. of the dry gelatin, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • SHAPE dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Flatten with bottom of clean glass.
  • Sprinkle with remaining dry gelatin.
  • BAKE 8 to 10 minute or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove from baking sheets to wire racks.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.