Delightful Colorful Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies in Four Flavors Recipe
These Delightful Colorful Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies are a fun and vibrant twist on traditional sugar cookies, offering four distinct flavors and colors thanks to flavored jello powders. Soft and chewy with a lightly crisp edge, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a playful dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg (or 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (can substitute with almond extract)
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Fine Salt
- 1 pack Flavored Jello Powder (any flavor, adjust for preference)
Coating
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating well until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide and Flavor Dough: Split the dough into four equal parts. To each portion, add a different flavored jello powder and knead until the color and flavor are evenly distributed.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Roll each colored dough portion into 1-inch diameter balls. Coat each ball generously with granulated sugar and arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking trays.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the trays for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg to make these cookies vegan.
- Using flavored jello allows for a fun variety of tastes; choose your favorite flavors or mix-and-match.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft in the center.
- Ensure dough balls are evenly coated with sugar for a delightful crunchy exterior.
- For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Keywords: Rainbow cookies, jello cookies, sugar cookies, colorful cookies, party treats, soft cookies, easy dessert
