Jello Sugar Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Colorful Treats
These delightful Jello sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with vibrant colors and fruity flavors. Each bite offers a nostalgic sweetness that makes them perfect for parties, holidays, or anyt
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Prep Time
10
Cook Time
30
Total Time
36
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Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Step 2
2. Beat in the egg until well combined.
Step 3
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Step 5
5. Divide the dough into 3 or 4 equal portions (depending on how many Jello flavors you're using).
Step 6
6. Add one flavor of Jello powder to each dough portion and mix until the color is evenly distributed. The dough will become slightly sticky.
Step 7
7. Cover each colored dough portion with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Step 8
8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 9
9. Place about ½ cup additional sugar in a shallow bowl.
Step 10
10. Scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls between your palms.
Step 11
11. Roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat completely.
Step 12
12. Place the sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 13
13. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
Step 14
14. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chef's Notes
For the most vibrant colors, use the full 3-ounce box of Jello powder per dough portion.
Don't overbake these cookies—they should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven for the perfect chewy texture.
If the dough becomes too sticky to work with, chill it for an additional 15 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these colorful cookies on a platter for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or as a cheerful addition to cookie exchanges. They pair wonderfully with cold milk, hot tea, or lemonade. These are especially popular with kids and make a great homemade gift when packaged in clear bags tied with ribbon.
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Jello Sugar Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Colorful Treats
These delightful Jello sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with vibrant colors and fruity flavors. Each bite offers a nostalgic sweetness that makes them perfect for parties, holidays, or anyt
Ingredients (8)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Divide the dough into 3 or 4 equal portions (depending on how many Jello flavors you're using).
- Add one flavor of Jello powder to each dough portion and mix until the color is evenly distributed. The dough will become slightly sticky.
- Cover each colored dough portion with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place about ½ cup additional sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls between your palms.
- Roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat completely.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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