Fruity Sugar Cookies

   1 cup (240 ml) sugar
   1 (3 oz / 84 g) package flavored gelatin (such as Jello)
   3/4 cup (180 ml) shortening
   2 eggs
   1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
   3 cups (720 ml) flour
   1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt

Mix sugar and dry gelatin.  
Add the shortening and eggs and beat well. 
 Add dry ingredients and mix well.  
(If dough is dry or crumbly, add a SMALL amount of water,
   a little at a time, till dough is moist and holds together.)  
Roll into 1-inch (2.5-cm) balls (or drop by teaspoon)
     on ungreased cookie sheet 
and flatten dough with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  These may also be rolled out and cut with a cookie cutter. 

 Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 8 to 10 minutes
or till light brown on the bottom and soft to the touch.

Makes about 4 dozen.