Pastel Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (part butter or oleo), softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. fruit flavor gelatin
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix thoroughly the sugar, shortening, gelatin, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
Shape in 3/4-inch balls.
Put 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each with drinking glass with an etched design on bottom for design on cookie.
Dip glass in sugar.
Bake in preheated 400\u00b0 oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
Makes about 6 1/2 dozen.