PLACE paper liners in 12 muffin cups; spray lightly with cooking spray.
PLACE 1 cup liquid measure on counter. Pour in water until water line reaches 1 cup. (Bend down so your eye is level with the marking on the cup to check.) Place in microwave (mom assisted); microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until it boils. Let it rest for about a minute before removing it from the microwave.
MOM POURS boiling water into jelly powder in small bowl. Stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. (Mom assisted)
FILL 1/2 cup dry measure with ice cubes. (It's okay for them to be above the edge of the cup.) Add to jelly mixture; stir until melted.
SCOOP jelly mixture using 1/4 cup dry measure into prepared muffin cups. Refrigerate 10 min.
PUSH 1 cherry into each muffin cup. Top each with 1 cookie. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
PEEL off paper gently, invert onto serving plate.