Christmas Pastels

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These can be any flavor you want, the kids go nuts for them

Submitted by Deb Martin
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
48
Yield:
3 to 4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • ¾ cup shortening

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored Jell-O® mix

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, cream the shortening, sugar, and flavored gelatin. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.

  3. Roll cookies into 1 inch balls place them on an unprepared cookie sheet, and flatten with a cookie stamp dipped in sugar. If you don 't have a cookie stamp, flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes , until set but not brown.

39 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

76 Calories
4g Fat
10g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 76
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 10mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.