Description
Delightfully soft and chewy Jello Cookies infused with fruity flavors from your favorite Jell-O, perfect for adding a colorful twist to your dessert table. These easy-to-make cookies combine buttery dough with vibrant Jell-O powder, resulting in a sweet treat that’s ideal for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a fun and flavorful baked good.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (3 oz) box flavored Jell-O (any flavor)
- Food coloring (optional, for brighter colors)
Optional Topping
- Additional Jell-O powder for rolling
- Colored sanding sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure non-stick baking and easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process helps aerate the dough for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and the Jell-O powder to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. For extra vibrant cookies, optionally add a drop or two of food coloring that matches the Jell-O flavor and mix well.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls. If desired, roll each ball in additional dry Jell-O powder or colored sanding sugar to enhance color and flavor.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass or your palm to shape the cookies.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but cookies are not browned. This ensures a soft, chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage and letting them set properly.
Notes
- You can divide the dough and use different Jell-O flavors to create a colorful variety batch.
- Popular Jell-O flavors for this recipe include strawberry, lime, orange, and raspberry.
- These cookies have a soft and chewy texture with a bright fruity twist, which makes them perfect for parties or holiday cookie trays.
