Jello Sugar Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Colorful Treats Recipe
Jello Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and colorful treats that incorporate vibrant flavors of Jello gelatin powder into classic sugar cookie dough. These delightful cookies have a light, fluffy texture with a subtle fruity twist, perfect for parties, holidays, or any fun baking occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
Flavoring and Topping
- 3–4 flavors of Jello gelatin powder (e.g., strawberry, lime, grape), 1–2 tbsp per dough portion
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling dough balls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Add the egg: Beat in the large egg thoroughly until fully incorporated, ensuring the dough base is smooth and uniform.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Divide and flavor dough: Split the dough into 3 to 4 equal portions. To each portion, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of a different flavor of Jello gelatin powder and mix well until the color and flavor are evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough: Place the flavored dough portions in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm up, which helps maintain shape when baking.
- Shape cookies: Roll each dough portion into small balls. Coat each ball in additional granulated sugar for a sweet, crunchy exterior. Then, flatten the balls slightly to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets with some space in between. Bake them in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops display characteristic crackles.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
Notes
- You can experiment with different Jello flavors to create a colorful assortment perfect for all occasions.
- Do not overbake to maintain the cookies’ soft and chewy texture.
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape better during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve freshness for up to a week.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar before baking adds an extra sparkle and crunchy sweetness to the cookies.
Keywords: Jello Sugar Cookies, Soft Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Colorful Cookies, Fruity Cookies, Dessert, Baking Cookies
