Bowl of Berries

Directions

To make stems, mix water and green food color in a shallow bowl.

Add almonds.

Allow to soak and absorb color, stirring several times.

To make cookies, beat margarine, powdered sugar, gelatin, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.

On low speed, gradually beat in flour.

Chill 30 minutes. Drain almonds on several layers of paper towels.

Heat oven to 375℉ (190℃) degrees. Have baking sheets ready.

Form dough into 48 balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Taper one end of each to make a strawberry shape.

Roll in red sugar. Dip wider end in green sugar.

Insert an almond stem in wide end of each berry.

Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.

Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until set but now browned.