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Jello Sugar Cookies

Chewy Jello Sugar Cookies: A Colorful Twist on a Classic!

Delight in Chewy Jello Sugar Cookies that are soft, colorful, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for parties and fun baking with kids.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons Jello gelatin powder choose flavors like strawberry, lime, grape
  • 0.5 cup additional sugar for rolling
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup sprinkles for decoration
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • plastic wrap
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and beat until fully combined, creating a smooth batter.
  4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture until a dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into 3-4 portions and mix in the Jello powder to each portion until colors are evenly distributed.
  6. Chill dough portions wrapped in plastic wrap for about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in additional sugar, and place on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly crackled.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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