This bright and colorful Jello Cookies Recipe is so easy to make. It has the perfect flavor and color with Jello.
Soft and fluffy sugar cookies get transformed with this super easy cookie recipe. There is a special ingredient, and everyone will love it. Jello mix is the extra ingredient that makes these cookies so tasty and colorful. If you have leftover jello, make Jello Frosting.
You might also like Jello Popcorn, Orange Desserts and more Easy Spring Cookies.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Kids will have a blast making and eating these. You can choose any flavor of Jell-O mix that you love. Get creative and make several different flavors for the perfect treat.
Another fun idea is to match the cookies to birthday party themes. The ideas are endless for this recipe for Jello cookies. Check out all our Best Jello Recipes to try including Jello Frosting.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter. Softened at room temperature so it’s easier to mix.
- Sugar. White granulated sugar.
- Eggs. Granulated sugar.
- Vanilla. Pure vanilla extract will give the cookies the best flavor.
- All-purpose flour. For the most accurate measuring, spoon the flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping.
- Baking soda. Try the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
- Jell-o Mix. You can use any flavor you love.
- Food Coloring. This is optional.
Find the entire ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Mix-ins. The cookies have a ton of flavor, so this is optional. If you are feeling decadent, add chocolate chips, sprinkles or anything you like to the dough.
- Jello. You can use sugar free jello mix if you prefer.
- Cut out cookies. Instead of making cookie dough balls, roll out the dough and use cookie cutters. The kids can choose different shapes for holidays and special occasions.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add in the eggs (1 at a time) and the vanilla extract.
Step 3. Get out a separate large bowl. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Then stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a dough is formed.
Step 4. Then divide the dough evenly into 4 different bowls. Add the Jello into each of the mixing bowls. Then add a few drops of food coloring into each dough to enhance the color of jello.
Step 5. Finally, knead each of the balls of dough. Then form the cookies. Roll the dough into balls and roll them in the remaining jell-o powder.
Step 6. Then place on a baking sheet. Flatten the dough with the bottom of a glass. Bake the cookies until the edges are set and slightly golden brown.
Step 7. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep a slice of bread in the container for the cookies to keep them moist.
This little trick does wonders to keep the cookies fresh. They will taste like you just baked them and stay so soft.
How to Freeze?
Freeze the cookie dough balls prior to baking. Flash freeze them for 1 to 2 hours on a baking sheet. Then place inside a freezer container up to 2 months.
You will need to add 1 to 2 minutes to the baking time if frozen. We also suggest placing parchment paper in between the cookies. This will help them from sticking together. Learn How to Freeze Cookie Dough.
Another option is to freeze the cookies already baked. Place them into a freezer safe container or bag. Separate the layers of cookies with parchment paper.
Make sure to allow the cookies to cool completely before storing. When ready to enjoy, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
Pro Tips
- Cookie Scoops. We love to use cookie scoops to form the balls. It makes each cookie the same size which helps them to bake evenly. This also helps to shape dough very quickly into 1-inch balls.
- Don’t overbake the cookies. The edges should be barely golden brown and tops should appear dry.
- Line the baking pan. Place parchment paper on the baking sheet to make cleanup easy. You can also use a silicone baking mat.
- Allow to set. The cookies need to set on the baking rack for 5 minutes prior to moving to the cooling rack. This will ensure the cookies have time to set and do not fall apart.
- Softened butter. For best results, the butter should be softened prior to mixing. Not only will it combine easier but it the dough will be smoother.
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Jello Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 Jell-o Mix 3 oz each, different flavors
- Food Coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Then add in the eggs (1 at a time) and the vanilla extract.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Then stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough is formed.
- Then divide the dough evenly into 4 different mixing bowls.
- Add 2 Tablespoons of each Jell-o mixture into each of the mixing bowls. Then add a few drops of food coloring into each dough as well (the same color as the Jell-O). Then knead each of the doughs until the Jell-o is mixed in and the dough is a vibrant color
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll them in the remaining jell-o powder.
- Then place on a baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart and flatten the dough out with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Notes
Keep a slice of bread in the container for the cookies to keep them moist.
