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Jello Sugar Cookies

Delicious Jello Sugar Cookies: Colorful Treats for All Ages

These Jello Sugar Cookies are vibrant, nostalgic treats that bring joy to all ages.
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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: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Feel free to swap with vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions needed.
  • 1 large Large Egg For a vegan option, use a flax egg instead.
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Whole wheat can be a heartier choice.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Can replace it with baking soda if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt adds extra depth.
  • 3 ounces Jello Gelatin Powder Use regular Jello, not sugar-free!
  • 1 cup Additional Sugar For rolling, colored sugar can also boost visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jello Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the large egg into the butter-sugar mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the cookie dough into 3-4 portions and mix in 1-2 tablespoons of different Jello powder into each portion.
  6. Cover the bowls and chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into small balls, coat in granulated sugar, and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for the edges to set without browning.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate for longer freshness or freeze for up to 2 months.

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