Jello Spritz Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 pkgs (3 oz) jello, any flavor
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and 1 package of Jell-O. Beat until combined. Occasionally scrap the sides of the bowl. Next add the egg, vanilla and blend well.

2. In another mixing bowl sift the flour and baking powder together. Gradually add the flour into the butter mixture. Beating until well blended.

3. Force un-chilled cookie dough through a cookie press onto the cookie sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle cookies top with Jell-O Bake in a pre-heat 375-degree oven for 7 to 10 minutes. Bake until edges are golden

Optional: Use two boxes gelatin for more intense flavor. You can also chill the dough, roll into one inch balls and flatten with the bottom of a cup before baking.