1 pkg. (3 oz.) fruit-flavored gelatin
1 c. powdered sugar
1 c.margarine or butter, softened
2¼ c. flour
¼ tsp. salt
colorful glaze(below)
Heat oven to 350*. Reserve 1 T. gelatin (dry) for the glaze.
Mix remaining gelatin, the powderes sugar and margarine. Stir
in flour and salt. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2
inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until set but not
brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet.
Cool completely.
Prepare colorful glaze. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. Decor-
ate with coconut, nuts, cherries, colored sugar, small candies,
or chocolate shot if desired.
About ½ dozen cookies.
Colorful glaze: Mix 1 T. gelatin and 3 T. hot water. Let stand
5 minutes. Stir in 2 c. powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla until
smooth and of desired consistency.