Bowl of Berries

Directions

1. 1
   To make stems, mix water and green food color in a shallow bowl.
2. 2
   Add almonds.
3. 3
   Allow to soak and absorb color, stirring several times.
4. 4
   To make cookies, beat margarine, powdered sugar, gelatin, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy.
5. 5
   On low speed, gradually beat in flour.
6. 6
   Chill 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Drain almonds on several layers of paper towels.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 375F (190C) degrees.
9. 9
   Have baking sheets ready.
10. 10
    Form dough into 48 balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
11. 11
    Taper one end of each to make a strawberry shape.
12. 12
    Roll in red sugar.
13. 13
    Dip wider end in green sugar.
14. 14
    Insert an almond stem in wide end of each berry.
15. 15
    Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
16. 16
    Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until set but now browned.