COLORFUL COOKIES
When I saw this recipe in a Betty Crocker cookbook I was somewhat skeptical, but when I found a box of orange jello in my cupboard (I usually don't buy it and couldn't remember what I had it for) I decided to give it a try,. I was quite surprised and pleased with the results. I decided to top them and make orange coconut cookies, and not only did they taste nice and buttery (I used butter), the icing and coconut made them look quite pretty and very festive for the holidays. You can use any flavor jello you like (the reason I guess they are called "colorful") and any topping -- coconut, sprinkles, chiopped nuts, candied cherries, colored sugar -- the sky's the limit. I made them with orange jello, and dipped them right after icing into coconut.
Provided by Catwhispers
Categories Dessert
Time 32m
Yield 42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Remove 1 tablespoon of the gelatin powder and set aside to use for the icing later on.
- Put the remainder of the gelatin powder in a large bowl with the butter and powdered sugar. Cream well.
- Combine the flour with the salt and add to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Shape the dough into 3/4 inch to 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies, until the edges just begin to slightly brown.
- Remove from the oven, let sit on the cookie sheet for a minute or so, then remove cookies to a rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the icing by dissolving the reserved 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder in the 3 tablespoons of hot water in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then add the vanilla and stir in the 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the cookies into the icing, then either dip in the topping of your choice or place back on the rack and sprinkle with your topping and let dry completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 53.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.4, Protein 0.9
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Amalia Guerra
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to brighten up a gloomy day.
MICKEY COOIBOYZ
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I love the different colors and shapes.
Rita Tamang
[email protected]These cookies are delicious, but they are a bit messy to make. I had to clean up a lot of sprinkles afterwards.
Imran ali Bangwar
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
tapanga Howe
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, but they look like they came from a bakery.
Tammy L. Maynard
[email protected]I didn't have any sprinkles, so I used chopped nuts instead. They turned out great!
Future Elingz
[email protected]The cookies were a little dry, but I think I overbaked them. I'll try again next time and bake them for a shorter amount of time.
Beatriz Miranda
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure they would be perfect for people who like sweeter treats.
Aphiwe Mazibuko
[email protected]I had a little trouble finding some of the ingredients, but I was able to substitute and the cookies still turned out great.
Meera gaming
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Mubarak Garba
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are amazing.
Uboa
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're so easy to make, even little ones can help.
Adwip Ashraf
[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a batch of cookies ready to go for unexpected guests.
Mow Akter
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! The perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.
Atugonza Sylivia
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!
malki23 hazza
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover candy or sprinkles.
Md mosharaf Hossain
[email protected]I had so much fun making these cookies. They're so easy to customize, so you can really let your creativity shine through.
Joshua Self
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthday parties, baby showers, and even just as a fun treat.
THEMEMETREE E
[email protected]I love how these cookies turned out! They're so colorful and festive.
Brenno Rodrigues
[email protected]These colorful cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and the kids loved decorating them.