Cherry Jell-O Cookies

If the color of these cookies doesn't shout Valentines, I don't know what does!

These vibrant cookies get their festive hue from cherry Jell-O. The Jell-O gives these cookies a unique but tasty flavor that's a welcome change from your standard cookie. Both kids and adults will enjoy these!

 As I mentioned, the color of the dough is quite something.

 The Jell-O powder is divided and a part of it is mixed with sugar for rolling.

 Roll your neon balls into the sugar mixture to coat.

Place on a cookie sheet and press with the tines of a fork to make a criss-cross pattern.

Decorate with sprinkles if desired and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk, if desired. And then, enjoy!

Cherry Jell-O Cookies

1 pkg. (3 oz.) Cherry or Strawberry JELL-O Gelatin, divided

1-3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
  Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

Sprinkles

Reserve 1 Tbsp. dry gelatin mix.

In a medium bowl, combine remaining dry gelatin mix with flour and baking powder, set aside.

Beat butter in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add granulated sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Shape dough into balls, roll in sugar mixture and place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten with tines of a fork to make a crisscross pattern.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Glaze:
Whisk 2 cups powdered sugar, reserved gelatin mix and 2 Tablespoons milk until blended; spread or drizzle onto cookies. Top with sprinkles.