Description
These Jello Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful fruity flavors thanks to different Jello gelatin powders mixed into the dough. Perfect for adding a fun twist to classic sugar cookies, they are easy to make and delightful for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Topping
- 3–4 flavors of Jello gelatin powder (e.g., strawberry, lime, grape)
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Egg: Beat in the large egg thoroughly until fully incorporated, which helps bind the dough and adds moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms, careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Add Jello Flavors: Divide the dough into 3 to 4 equal portions. To each portion, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of a different Jello gelatin flavor and mix well until the color and flavor are evenly distributed.
- Chill Dough: Place the dough portions in the refrigerator and chill for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up the dough, which helps in shaping and prevents spreading during baking.
- Shape Cookies: Roll each chilled dough portion into balls. Coat each ball with additional granulated sugar and slightly flatten them to prepare for even baking.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops show crackling, indicating they are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent cookies from spreading too much and helps develop flavor.
- Use various Jello flavors to create a colorful assortment of cookies that are fun and visually appealing.
- If you want extra sparkle, roll the cookie balls in colored sanding sugar instead of plain granulated sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for maximum freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Jello sugar cookies, colorful cookies, soft chewy cookies, easy dessert, fruity sugar cookies
