Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with a mixer -add in egg and vanilla.

Step 3

In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cream of tarter.

Step 4

Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer.

Step 5

Divide the dough into four sections.

Step 6

Sprinkle two Tablespoons of jello onto each section and then knead the dough until combined. You can add a few drops of food coloring in, if you’d like the color to be more vibrant.

Step 7

Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls into the extra jello powder or in the sugar.

Step 8

Then place dough onto the baking sheet two inches apart.

Step 9

Flatten the dough with the bottom of a glass.

Step 10

Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes.

Step 11

Remove cookies from the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack.