Jello Sugar Cookies
Colorful, soft, and chewy Jello Sugar Cookies that are perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 3–4 flavors of Jello gelatin powder (e.g., strawberry, lime, grape)
- Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer.
- Add the large egg and 2 tablespoons of your chosen Jello flavor to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to your wet ingredients.
- Add a couple more tablespoons of Jello for color and flavor.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat in sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying!
Notes
Chill the dough longer if cookies spread too much, and ensure your baking powder is fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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