Christmas Pastels Recipe
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Christmas Pastels

By: Deb Martin 
"These can be any flavor you want, the kids go nuts for them"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Hazelnut Irish Cream
Hot Non-Alcoholic Creamy Hot Cocoa
 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 to 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored gelatin mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2002 by LaurieM   view full review
I used Cherry Jell-O and sprinkled with multi-colored Betty Crocker Party Sugar instead. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2005 by KBUGLP   view full review
Some of the coolest Christmas cookies ever! I usually make one batch of strawberry or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by Sally   view full review
"Yummmm!", Said my husband. "Oooo!...And they get Yummier, as you eat them!"
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2002 by JAMINJ   view full review
The taste of these cookies is surprising! Really delicious. I made them for my daughter's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2011 by EMOM1955   view full review
This is my recipe, and I want to mention a few things I forgot when I submitted it. DON"T use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by LESLEYfromWI   view full review
Very simple recipe. Used Splenda instead of sugar and made with strawberry jello. Decorated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by MommaOfThree Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
4 stars for easiness and kid-friendly recipe, 3 stars for taste. I will make these again for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by BB34   view full review
These are pretty good. Definitely 4star for easiness and speed. Flavor 3 1/2 to 4star. These...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by kristin   view full review
ade these for christmas..used a easuring sppon to place on cookie sheet and they baked perfect...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by SCHWANLADY   view full review
YUMMY!

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