Description
Jello Cookies bring pure joy to your kitchen with a splash of colorful fun. Grab some gelatin mix and bake up these playful, sweet treats that everyone will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 box (3 ounces) Jell-O gelatin, any flavor
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Decoration:
- Sanding sugar or sprinkles
Instructions
- Grab your electric mixer and combine ½ cup softened butter with ½ cup granulated sugar. Whip these together for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Pour in ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend everything until the ingredients are smoothly integrated.
- Dump the entire 3-ounce box of Jell-O gelatin into the mixture. Blend on low speed until the powder distributes evenly throughout the dough.
- Separately, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently until the ingredients just come together, stopping before the dough becomes tough.
- Cover your dough with plastic wrap and chill inside the refrigerator for 45 minutes. This helps your cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Warm your oven to 375F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Measure out rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Roll each portion into a neat ball.
- If desired, sprinkle sanding sugar or colorful sprinkles across the cookie tops before baking.
- Slide the sheets into the preheated 375F oven. Bake for 9 minutes until the cookie edges turn a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a perfectly soft texture during baking.
- Choose bright-colored Jell-O flavors like strawberry or lime for the most vibrant and fun cookie appearance.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the cookie’s delicate structure.
- When rolling cookie dough, slightly dampen your hands to prevent sticking and create smooth, uniform balls for consistent baking.
- Prep Time: 40-50 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 108 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 74 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg