Description
Delightfully colorful and flavorful Jello Cookies, combining the fruity zest of flavored gelatin with soft, buttery cookie dough. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any occasion, featuring a sweet, crackled sugar exterior and a tender, vibrant interior that is sure to impress both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (3 oz) flavored Jello (any flavor)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg: Beat in the egg thoroughly until it is fully incorporated into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring an even dough consistency.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasonings.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which could make cookies tough.
- Add Jello Powder: Stir in the flavored Jello powder until it is evenly distributed throughout the dough, imparting both color and flavor.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar to coat, then place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten Cookies: Slightly flatten each cookie ball with the bottom of a glass or your hand to help them spread into evenly shaped cookies during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops show slight cracks, indicating that they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of Jello powder to customize the taste and color of the cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender.
- Flattening the dough balls helps achieve a nice cookie shape and even baking.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a festive touch, try using vibrant Jello flavors like cherry, lime, or orange.
