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Jello Cookies Recipe

This bright and colorful Jello Cookies Recipe is so easy to make. It has the perfect flavor and color with Jello.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Let Rest5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jello Cookies
Servings: 24
Calories: 202kcal

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.

Notes

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.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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