1 (3 oz.) pkg. fruit-flavored gelatin
1 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
Colorful Glaze (below)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Reserve 1 tablespoon gelatin (dry) for the glaze. Mix remaining gelatin, the powdered sugar and butter. Stir in flour and salt. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place about 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until set but not brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.

Prepare Colorful Glaze. Dip tops of cookies into glaze. Decorate with coconut, nuts, cherries, colored, sugar, small candies or chocolate shot if desired.

Yield: about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.

COLORFUL GLAZE: Mix reserved 1 tablespoon gelatin and 3 tablespoons hot water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and of desired consistency.