Description
Jello Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat. These vibrant, colorful cookies not only taste amazing but also add a fun visual appeal to any occasion. The unique aspect of these cookies is the use of flavored gelatin, which infuses them with a burst of fruity taste and attractive hues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (3 ounces) flavored gelatin (any variety)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the flavored gelatin until it’s fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll the balls in granulated sugar until well coated.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies begin to set and turn lightly golden on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Experiment with cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Do not skip chilling the dough; it helps maintain cookie shape.
- Consider adding more gelatin or citrus zest for a stronger flavor.
- Cookies should be set but still soft when removed from the oven.
- Store Jello Sugar Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a zip-top bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: unknown
- Sodium: unknown
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: unknown
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: unknown
- Fiber: unknown
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: unknown