Jell-O Cookies

3/4 cup solid Crisco shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, beaten lightly
1 small box Jell-O, flavor desired
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 3/4 cups flour

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl combine Crisco, sugar and vanilla extract; cream well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Make into balls the size of walnuts, place on cookie sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped into sugar. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.