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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day Table and Green Jell-O Cookies


Welcome to Kathleen's St. Patrick's Day Party;  Kathleen's "family" picture is a hoot! On Wednesday night I will be posting this to Tablescape Thursday.  Be sure you drop by both of these blog parties!


So we begin my post with a individual place setting.  I am particularly enamored with this bright shade of green in these salad plates and bowls.  So perfect for St. Patrick's Day.


Here's a side view of the table.  The green-stemmed glasses and green bowls were at the Dollar Store last year.


The green candlesticks were bought at, I think, Cost Plus many moons ago and have earned their rent in my storage space.


Here's a closeup of the St. Paddy's Day woven runner; it was bought at Ross quite a few years ago.


Another view of the table, this shot highlighting the LIME GREEN Jell-O cookies.  What would St. Patrick's Day be without them?  They are a light and delicate cookie.  I have posted them last year at St. Patrick's Day.  I have made them for years and first received the recipe from my college roommate Stacy.  The recipe is at the bottom of this post.


Many times I highlight a dessert in my centerpieces; desserts are delicious AND beautiful.


Please feel free to grab a few cookies on your way out! 


We are celebrating St. Patrick's Day tonight.  I am cooking my corned beef and potatoes as I am writing this!  It smells heavenly!  I have seen so many other great, non-traditional recipes around blog land!  You truly inspire me!

Green Jell-O Cookies

3/4 cup butter or shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package of Lime Jell-o
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups flour

Mix all ingredients. If you desire, I didn't today, add a dab of green food coloring to dough.  Roll dough into small balls. Put them on a greased cookie sheet, then dip the bottom of a glass in sugar and press dough until flat. If you like mounded cookies, chill the dough for an hour, then roll in sugar and don't flatten the cookies. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes.  Yield:  About 32 cookies -- I used the Pampered Chef cookie scoop.


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44 comments:

  1. Donna@Conghaile CottageMarch 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Hi Joni, Happy St Paddy's Day to you and yours!!! Love your post and ADORE that runner with the shamrocks!!! Everything is Gorgeous and I'm Lovin those cookies. As I write this I have dough chilling in the FRIDGE for "Your Gingersnaps"...Mmmm, Yummy! So if your ears are ringing tonight, We are Talking about "Joni's Gingersnaps"!!! I am having a "GIVEAWAY" so hop over and enter if you'd like @
    http://conghailecottage.blogspot.com/2011/03/conghaile-cottages-1st-giveaway.html
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  2. freerangegirlMarch 15, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Your settings look beautiful - i love your green glasses and the candle holders, they look very effective. have a great St Patricks Day!

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  3. Karen thisoldhouse2.comMarch 15, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    These look yummy and easy!!!....

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  4. MarigeneMarch 15, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Joni, love all the green on your table, especially the candlesticks...the cookies look delicious!

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  5. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comMarch 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Your table is fabulous! I have been stressing over my table this year, which is a first! I am trying to get everything just perfect. My beef is corning right now. I can't wait til dinner on Thursday!

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  6. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comMarch 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Oops! Almost forgot about those gorgeous cookies! I can't wait to try out this recipe!

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  7. A Bit of the BlarneyMarch 15, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Oh my how wonderful the cookies look! A delightful post! Wishing you well! Cathy

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  8. LynnMarch 15, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day Joni! Festive table, lovin' those great green candlesticks and the cookies look yummy-enjoy:@)

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  9. Debby S.March 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What beautiful shades of green! I cant wait to try these cookies. Gotta love jello!!!!

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  10. SueMarch 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love the pale green of these cookies, Joni! I never realize how much I love green until this time of year. I see that jello comes in handy for all sorts of yummy treats:) I wish I could grab a few on the way out!

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  11. Oklahoma GrannyMarch 15, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I've got to go check to see if I have green Jell-o. If not, I'm going to use whatever I've got on hand. This is one I HAVE to try tonight!

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  12. LaMarch 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Hi Joni!

    I've never heard of these. I will definitely be making them.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  13. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)March 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    The cookies look delicious and so easy! And your green candlesticks are beautiful. Happy St. Patty's Day! Linda

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  14. BonnieMarch 15, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Pretty festive table. Cookies look inviting. Have a fun celebration.

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  15. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    OMG! I'm loving your Jell-o cookies, wow, can't wait to make them with my grandgirls! Your green candle sticks are so pretty, your table is so festive...I love your dishes and great runner too. Such a delight to see your post. Hope you come over and visit me at Kathleen's, I'd ove to have you.
    Happy St. Patty's to you.
    FABBY

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  16. Moore MinutesMarch 15, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    So beautiful. <3 Those cookies are the perfect shape and look delicious. I've never heard of that sort of recipe!

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  17. Yellow Rose ArborMarch 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Very pretty!

    The cookies look yummy!

    Happy St. Pat's Day!

    Katherine

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  18. SarahMarch 15, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Wonderful table of green. Happy St. Patrick's Day, Joni. ~ Sarah

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  19. Lilianna GraceMarch 15, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Beautiful tablescape and the cookies look
    D-LISH!

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  20. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMarch 16, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    There were a couple cookies left so I grabbed them to have with my coffee! Wonderful table for a St. Patrick's Day celebration!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Joni: Your tables are always so inspiring, love the green and thanks for the cookie, it was delish!! anne

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  22. kristenMarch 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I would love your corned beef and potatoes recipe or the link to where you got it! Such a fun "green" table!

    Thanks!

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  23. DebbieMarch 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love your St. Pat's table and am having a real "DUH" moment about using a dessert in a centerpiece. That's a wonderful idea.

    If my baking looked as pretty as it should I could do it more often.

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  24. ErinMarch 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Lime jello? That's genius! I bet they taste delicious!

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  25. DreamgoddessMarch 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Umm...if the dessert plate is empty, I honestly couldn't help myself! Those cookies look fabulous and I can't wait to try them. Your table is so pretty.

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  26. Angie's RecipesMarch 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Those green jello cookies are so cute.
    Beautiful table setup.

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  27. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Your table looks so pretty. That runner is great, and I love all of your stemware. What cute cookies! I may have to get busy and make some of these tonight. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Happy st. Patrick's Day! laurie

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  28. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Kinda "skipping" the holiday here. I have lots of Irish in me, married to a Lithuanian/Polish man who will be out of town for dinner.
    Maybe I'll just whip up some of those cookies and eat them all up myself! I like that idea!

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  29. KathleenMarch 16, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    How beautiful! I love the colors. The cookies look so good! They would be great fro a SPring lunch. I would make them for tomorrow night, but dh says I already cooked enough for an army!
    I am saving the recipe.
    Thanks so much for taking part in the blog crawl!

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  30. MarlisMarch 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Joni, your table is a delight. I love the runner and the green candlesticks! I can't wait to make these cookies. I will have to give them a try, just not this evening, it would necessitate a run to the store. Your plates look wonderful in this setting. the napkins and rings are perfect.. sláinte!

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  31. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 16, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    What a wonderful 'wearin' of the green' post, Joni! The table runner is my favorite! What a great find.

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  32. VelvaMarch 16, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Beautiful tablescape for St. Patty's Day. Very, very nice. Your green jello cookies rock too.

    Happy St. Patty's Day.

    Velva

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  33. Abi's BlogMarch 16, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Yum! The cookies look delicious and I want to try the jello pops too! Pretty tablescape.
    Blessings,
    Ava

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  34. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMarch 16, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    How fun your jello cookies are! Love your pretty St. Patrick's table.

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  35. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What a pretty table and those cookies look delicious.

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  36. Susie @ Step inside my homeMarch 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Great table and yummy ccokies, Susie

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  37. FoleyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Had never heard of Jello cookies - they look delicious. Beautiful table...

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  38. PondsideMarch 16, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I have a similar recipe somewhere and used to make it a lot.
    Your St Patrick's Day table is lovely!

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  39. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaMarch 17, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Wonderful table and unique runner. Those cookies look delicious.

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  40. Restaurants BruggeMarch 17, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    I love the all recipe and I think table management is really traffic.

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  41. Travel LinksMarch 17, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    All images are looking like too good.

    love the post and dishes.

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  42. ❀~Myrna~❀March 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful green tablescape ! The cookies look yummy !
    Happy St. Patrick's Day !
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna

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  43. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Joni, Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! I love your tablescape, and I think it is so festive and perfect for this holiday.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  44. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 17, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    A very pretty and festive St. Patrick's's Day, Joni! Your Jello cookies look so good.

    Happy St. Patrcik's Day!

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