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Jello Cookies Recipe

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These vibrant and flavorful Jello Cookies combine the softness of a classic sugar cookie with the fruity twist of gelatin powder. Easy to make and fun to customize with different jello flavors and colors, these cookies are perfect for colorful celebrations or a cheerful treat anytime.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Flavoring

  • 4 (3 oz.) packages of Jello gelatin powder (variety of flavors or two flavors of two packages each)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready when the dough is prepared for baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with a mixer until fluffy and well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing continuously on low speed until the dough forms and is well combined.
  5. Divide and Flavor Dough: Split the dough into four equal sections. Sprinkle two tablespoons of a chosen Jello flavor onto each portion, then knead in the gelatin powder thoroughly. Optionally add a few drops of food coloring to intensify the color.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Roll each section of dough into 1-inch balls. Then roll the balls in the leftover Jello powder or sugar for extra flavor and texture.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, spacing them approximately two inches apart to allow spreading.
  8. Flatten the Dough: Gently press each dough ball down with the bottom of a glass to form flattened cookie shapes.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • You can mix and match Jello flavors for colorful, multi-flavored batches.
  • Adding food coloring can enhance cookie vibrancy but is optional.
  • Do not overbake; these cookies are best soft with a slight chew in the center.
  • Make sure to space cookies well on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.

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