Jello Sugar Cookies
Delightful soft and chewy cookies infused with vibrant Jello flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3–4 flavors of Jello gelatin powder (e.g., strawberry, lime, grape)
- Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the large egg until fully combined.
- Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 3–4 equal parts and add Jello to each to create vibrant colors.
- Chill the dough portions in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled.
- Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use softened butter for the best texture and chill the dough to prevent spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg