Cupid’s Raspberry Jell-O Cookies

Here’s a fun and straightforward Valentine’s Day recipe that you can make with minimal effort:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (3-ounce) box of raspberry Jell-O
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Mix the Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine the shortening, butter (or margarine), granulated sugar, raspberry Jell-O, eggs, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer.
   • Mix until the mixture is very creamy.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:

   • Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. The dough will be extra thick, but mix thoroughly until well combined.

4. Shape the Cookies:

   • Roll the dough into small balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
   • Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.

5. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Be careful not to over-bake; the cookies should not be brown on the edges.

Yield

• This recipe makes about four dozen cookies.

These treats are easy to make, a fun activity for kids, and a delightful treat for your Valentine’s Day celebration! Enjoy!