Soft Chewy Jello Cookies

These vibrant Jello Cookies add a fun splash of color and taste to your cookie tray. They're wonderfully soft with a chewy bite, made unique by adding your preferred Jello flavors. This creates treats that look amazing and taste fruity too. The simple dough blends softened butter, sugar, an egg, with flour, baking powder and salt for that perfect light texture. You can split the dough and mix different Jello flavors to create a range of bright colors - they're just right for birthday parties or holiday gatherings.

INGREDIENTS

• Unsalted butter (softened): 3/4 cup
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup
• Egg: 1
• All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Jello mix (3 oz each): 2 packages, pick flavors you love

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 6:

Let cookies cool on wire racks after baking for 8-10 minutes or until edges set.

Step 5:

Form 1-inch dough balls, put them on baking sheets, and gently press down with a glass bottom.

Step 4:

Slowly mix the dry stuff into the wet mixture. Split dough into sections and stir Jello powder into each part for different colors, making sure it's well mixed.

Step 3:

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl.

Step 2:

Beat butter and sugar till fluffy. Add egg and stir until everything's mixed well.

Step 1:

Get your oven hot at 350°F and put parchment paper on your baking sheets.

Serving and Storage Tips

• These cookies stay fresh for a week when kept in a sealed container.
• Thanks to their bright colors and yummy flavors, they make great presents or party treats.

Helpful Notes

• Want brighter colors? Just add more Jello powder to each batch of dough.
• Try different Jello flavors together for cool combos and eye-catching displays.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

• Chef Elena says to chill your dough for 15 minutes if it gets too sticky.
• For extra soft cookies, take them out a bit early and let them finish setting on the hot tray.

Colorful Party Treats for Every Event

Jello Cookies can brighten any party with colors and flavors you can match to any theme you want.

Just Right Softness and Taste

You'll get a soft, chewy bite with the perfect amount of sweetness and fruit flavor in every cookie.

FAQs

Will sugar-free Jello work?

Sure, you can use sugar-free Jello but your cookies might look and taste a bit different.

What's the best way to keep them fresh?

Put them in an airtight container at room temp and they'll last about a week.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Absolutely, you can mix the dough early and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to bake.

Which Jello flavors taste best?

Most folks love strawberry, lime, orange and cherry, but honestly any flavor you enjoy works great.

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Conclusion

Soft and chewy Jello Cookies bring vibrant colors and fruity flavors to the table. Made with basic sugar cookie dough and your favorite Jello powders, these cookies are simple to bake and hard to resist. They're great for parties, holidays, or just for fun. Each bite adds a playful twist with its bright appearance and sweet taste. Perfect for gatherings or gifting, these cookies are a must for dessert lovers.