JELLO COOKIES

This is a fun treat and so easy to do. Make a batch for your
special Valentines.

*Note this is also in the recipe file, I just brought it forward.


Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 6 ounce package strawberry jello ( sugar free or regular)
3/4 cup butter softened
1/2 cup sugar ( can use Splenda, same amt.)
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Makes 18 cookies almost 1/2 inch thick.



Directions:


Pre heat oven to 400 degrees

Combine flour, baking soda, jello in small bowl, set aside.
Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
Add egg and vanilla, beat in.
Gradually add flour mixture, combine.
Chill dough for 1/2 hour.
Roll out on floured surface. Dough might be a little sticky,
  add a little flour.
Using heart cookie cutter, cut out and place on ungreased
  cookie sheet.
Bake 5-7 minutes until edges just start to turn brown.
Cool for 2 minutes and place on rack.
Frost if desired.

Powdered sugar glaze for cookies (optional)
Mix 1/4 cup powder sugar with a little milk.
  Pour lightly over cookie, allow to dry.