Description
These Easter Jello Cookies are a vibrant, fun twist on classic sugar cookies, infused with flavored Jello powder to give them a unique taste and a delightful pastel color perfect for spring celebrations. Soft, chewy, and lightly coated in powdered sugar, these cookies are easy to make and sure to brighten any holiday cookie tray.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 box (3 oz) flavored Jello (e.g., strawberry, lemon, lime, or orange)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling cookies)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of cookies and prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg: Beat in the large egg until the mixture is well combined and smooth, ensuring the dough binds properly.
- Incorporate Jello Powder: Stir in the flavored Jello powder, mixing thoroughly until the dough is lightly colored and fragrant, adding both flavor and color.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Roll Dough Balls in Powdered Sugar: Pour powdered sugar into a small bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each ball in the powdered sugar to create a sweet, crackled coating.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. The centers may appear soft but will set as they cool.
- Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up and hold their shape.
Notes
- Choose your favorite Jello flavor to customize the cookie colors and tastes for different occasions.
- For evenly sized cookies, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon measure.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft in the center as they firm up upon cooling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be made a day ahead and kept fresh by storing properly.
