gaiety pastel cookies
I have known these cookies by several names; pastel cookies, gelatin cookies, and gaiety pastels. I learned to make these cookies over 20 years ago so I have forgotten who shared them with me but I still make them today. They are beautiful and versatile as you can make them in any flavor you like. My favorite is orange but I have used cherry and lemon and lime. They are the perfect springtime cookie because of their pastel coloring. They are dainty enough to use for showers and parties and especially for Easter! Make several batches in different flavors and colors for parties!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Can you say "adorable"?! I can't, because my mouth is full! These sweet little cookies are cute AND tasty. A great addition to any cookie tray or bake sale!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
30 servings or 5 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened (3sticks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package gelatin, any flavor, reserve 1 tbsp. for glaze (small pkg)
- 1 - egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- GLAZE
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon reserved gelatin dissolved in 1 tbsp. hot water
How To Make gaiety pastel cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400.
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Step 2Mix flour and baking powder; set aside.
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Step 3Beat butter in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar and 1 pkg. of dry gelatin minus 1 tbsp. for icing. Beat until light and fluffy.
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Step 4Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
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Step 5Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended.
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Step 6Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place two inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Step 7Flatten with the bottom of a clean glass.
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Step 8Bake 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully. Edges should turn slightly golden when the cookies are done.
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Step 9Remove from baking sheets to wire racks and allow to cool completely.
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Step 10For the glaze: mix together powdered sugar, vanilla, and reserved gelatin dissolved in hot water. Add more water one tablespoon at a time if needed to make the glaze liquid enough to drizzle.
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Step 11Leave cookies on wire racks but put wax paper underneath to catch glaze. Using a spoon or measuring cup with spout, drizzle glaze on cookies in any fashion you like. A little glaze is just as good as a lot of glaze.
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