Description
These vibrant and flavorful Jello Cookies combine classic sugar cookie dough with colorful Jello powder, resulting in a soft, chewy cookie with a tangy twist. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies are rolled in sugar for a delightful crunch and come in four fruity flavors: cherry, lime, berry blue, and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 17.5 ounce package store-bought sugar cookie mix (such as Pillsbury)
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg
Flavoring and Coating
- 12 tablespoons Jello powder (3 tablespoons each of cherry, lime, berry blue, and lemon)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and set them aside.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the store-bought sugar cookie mix, softened butter, and egg. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Divide Dough by Flavor: Divide the dough evenly into four separate portions. Place each portion into its own bowl to prepare for flavoring.
- Add Jello Powder: To each bowl of dough, add 3 tablespoons of a different Jello powder flavor (one per bowl: cherry, lime, berry blue, and lemon). Knead each portion until the Jello powder is fully blended and the dough is evenly colored.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Thoroughly coat each dough ball in granulated sugar for added texture and sweetness. Place the sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten and Chill: Gently flatten each ball slightly using your fingers or the bottom of a glass. Refrigerate the baking sheets with the shaped dough for at least 30 minutes to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Bake: Bake the chilled cookie dough in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should have set edges but still soft centers when done.
- Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely before serving to enjoy their perfect texture and flavor.
Notes
- Refrigeration before baking is essential to prevent spreading and keep the cookies thick.
- You can customize the flavors by using different Jello powder varieties.
- If a less intense flavor is desired, reduce Jello powder slightly or mix it with a little sugar before kneading.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Warming the dough slightly before rolling can make it easier to handle if too firm after refrigeration.
