Jello Cookies
A delightful twist on traditional cookies, Jello Cookies bring a burst of color and flavor to your baking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Allow to soften naturally for better creaming.
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package (3 ounces) flavored gelatin (Jello), any flavor Experiment with different Jello flavors for a variety of colors and tastes.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional) Enhance the color with a few drops.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flavored gelatin (Jello) to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined. Optionally, enhance the color with food coloring.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by adding vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Shaping and Baking
- Roll the cookie dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or the palm of your hand.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly firm.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Achieving perfection with Jello Cookies requires a bit of finesse. Don't overmix the dough to maintain a soft and chewy texture. You can freeze the cookie dough for later use.