Description
Discover the vibrant and fun Jello Cookies recipe that combines classic sugar cookie dough with colorful Jello powder flavors for a unique twist. These soft, chewy cookies come in cherry, lime, berry blue, and lemon varieties, rolled in sugar for a sparkling finish. Perfect for parties or a delightful treat, this recipe yields 18 to 24 colorful cookies baked to perfection with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 17.5 ounce package store-bought sugar cookie mix (e.g., Pillsbury)
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg
Jello Powder Flavors
- 12 tablespoons Jello powder total (3 tablespoons each of cherry, lime, berry blue, and lemon)
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and set them aside.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, and egg. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, cohesive dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Divide the Dough: Separate the dough evenly into four portions, placing each portion into its own bowl to prepare for flavoring.
- Add Jello Flavors: To each dough portion, add 3 tablespoons of a different Jello powder flavor (cherry, lime, berry blue, and lemon). Knead each portion until the Jello powder is fully mixed and the dough is evenly colored.
- Form and Sugar-Coat Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough from each flavored portion. Roll each into a ball, then coat thoroughly in granulated sugar. Arrange the balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten and Chill: Gently flatten each sugar-coated dough ball slightly using your fingers or the bottom of a glass. Refrigerate the baking sheets with the dough for at least 30 minutes to ensure the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the chilled dough in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Watch for the edges to become set but keep the centers soft for a tender texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the colorful and flavorful Jello Cookies once cooled.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- You can experiment with different Jello flavors to create unique combinations or themes.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
