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Jello Sugar Cookies

Jello Sugar Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Bursting with Color

These Jello Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy treats bursting with vibrant colors and fruity flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or use brown sugar for different flavor
  • 1 large Egg can replace with a flax egg
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free all-purpose flour is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder baking soda with acid can be a substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or omit for low-sodium diet
  • 3-4 tablespoons Jello Gelatin Powder various flavors; use regular Jello
  • 1/4 cup Additional Sugar for rolling; consider colored sugar
Optional Topping
  • as needed Colored Sugar for a festive flair

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jello Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add a large egg and mix until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Divide dough into 3-4 portions and mix in 1-2 tablespoons of different Jello flavors for vibrant colors.
  6. Cover the bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, roll in additional sugar, and flatten them slightly before placing on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly crackled.
  9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy warm for the best experience.

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