Jello Sugar Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Colorful Treats
These Jello Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with vibrant color and fruity flavor! A fun and easy treat perfect for parties, holidays, or baking with kids.
Ingredients
- - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 large egg
- - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 tsp baking powder
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 3–4 flavors of Jello gelatin powder e.g., strawberry, lime, grape
- - Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 3–4 equal parts and add 1–2 tbsp of a different Jello flavor to each portion. Mix well.
- Chill dough portions for 15–20 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls, coat with sugar, and slightly flatten.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are crackled.
- Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use regular Jello (not sugar-free) for vibrant color and flavor.
- Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading.
- Store in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading.
- Store in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.