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Vibrant cookies using a simple mixture of shortening and flavored gelatin. Roll them in granulated sugar for a sweet, textured finish, and top with your choice of red hot cinnamon or cherry for a festive touch.
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ready in:
over 5 hrs
over 5 hrs
ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 small package lime gelatin (or any flavor)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
red hot cinnamon candies or maraschino cherries, quartered
directions
Cream first 3 ingredients together. Beat in eggs and almond extract.
Mix remaining dry ingredients together and add gradually to creamed mixture. Chill dough overnight.
When ready to bake, shape dough into small balls and roll into granulated sugar. Place on a baking sheet.
Make an indentation in each cookie ball with thumb and place either a red cinnamon candy or a quarter piece of cherry in indentation.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.
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