3/4 c. shortening (part butter)
1/2 c. sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. fruit flavored Jello
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Mix thoroughly first 5 ingredients. Blend in dry ingredients. Roll dough in 3/4 inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on cookie sheet (ungreased). Flatten each cookie with bottom of glass dipped in sugar or roll balls of dough in sugar, then use fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.