Party Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored gelatin mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, gelatin, eggs and vanilla. Blend in dry ingredients.
Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten each with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.