Summertime. We have a love-hate relationship. I hate heat and humidity and sometimes even sunshine. But I really do love the longer days and not wearing a coat. As a child, I usually hid in the basement where it was cool and dark until the evening hours (my parent's house did not have air conditioning). Then, in the cooler hours, I would go for long bike rides, hang out with friends and enjoy life. One of the summertime staples that helped me through those long, dreaded, high humidity days - were these cookies. They are definitely a summertime cookie - fruity, sweet and slightly tangy. You can use any flavor Jello you want - experiment with your favorites! I made a batch of orange ones and a batch of cherry lemonade as well.
Cracked-Top Jello Cookies
Yield: 3 - 4 dozen, depending on the size
Ingredients:
1 Cup White Sugar
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Shortening
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 Cups Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Small Package of Jello
Food Coloring (optional)
Food Coloring (optional)
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare your cookie sheets by greasing them.
Step 2: In the bowl of a mixer, cream the sugars and shortening. Add the egg and mix well.
Step 3: Add the remaining ingredients and mix until incorporated. Please note, the food coloring is optional.
Step 4: Roll dough into a 1-inch balls. This cookie dough is a bit more dry than a usual cookie, so make sure you really roll them well. DO NOT FLATTEN THEM.
Step 5: Bake for 13-15 minutes. Remove from oven, remove cookies from the baking sheet and place on cooling rack. Let cool.
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