Jello Cookies Recipe (2024)

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Jello cookies recipe is a fun and delicious way to enjoy cookies. The kids will go crazy over these and they are super easy to make!

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Our kids just love these fun little cookies and they are packed with flavor. Our special ingredient to flavor up these cookies is simply using packages of jello… yes, Jello.

All we are doing is basically jazzing up a regular sugar cookie recipe with jello. The result… pure fun and pure flavor. 🙂 Check out these other easy cookie recipes.

Check out this video to see how easy it is to make this Jello Cookies Recipe!

Once you make these, you will love them. They are just so easy to make and taste amazing.

You can enjoy all that you love about delicious sugar cookies but with a fun twist. Yum!

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Let’s make this Jello sugar cookie recipe!

Now the ingredients are really easy. You probably have all of it in your pantry already.

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Ingredients for easy jello cookies:

  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened
  • 4 (3 oz) packages of jello (I used 4 different ones, but you could do 2 of 2 flavors, or 4 packages of 1 flavor.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Food coloring, optional (I needed to use some for the grape to brighten the color)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tarter

This jello cookie recipe is really easy to make!

The kids love to help and have a blast choosing what flavor jello to use.

How to make sugar cookies flavored with Jell-o:

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All you do is prepare the batter like you would with normal cookies. Once that is complete you will separate them into 4 bowls (if you have 4 different colors).

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Then you are going to pour in the jello package into each bowl. Start kneading the jello into the batter and you will start to see them change colors.

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Once all the Jello is mixed in you will then form them into balls, roll them into the left over jello powder, place them on a cookies sheet, and flatten with a glass.

Again… the kids had a blast helping with this part.

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Bake and enjoy!

They are really that simple. 🙂

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The kids devoured them and loved them in their school lunches.

They are perfect for after school snacks, dessert and anytime! You can’t go wrong with these delicious and easy cookies. So light and fluffy!

Try them today. Make sure to leave us a comment and let us know how they turned out for you!

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Jello Cookies

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Jello Cookies are fun to make with the kids. Make them for any party or the holidays. This Jello cookies recipe is a quick and easy sugar cookie recipe.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 36

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 168

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
  • 4) 3 oz. packages of jello (I used 4 different ones, but you could do 2 of 2 flavors, or 4 packages of 1 flavor.

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with a mixer -add in egg and vanilla.

  • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cream of tarter.

  • Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer.

  • Divide the dough into four sections.

  • Sprinkle two Tablespoons of jello onto each section and then knead the dough until combined. You can add a few drops of food coloring in, if you’d like the color to be more vibrant.

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls into the extra jello powder or in the sugar.

  • Then place dough onto the baking sheet two inches apart.

  • Flatten the dough with the bottom of a glass.

  • Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes.

  • Remove cookies from the pan and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Recipe Notes

Try this jello cookie recipe that is basically jazzing up a regular sugar cookie recipe with jello.

Nutrition Facts

Serving 1g, Calories 168kcal, Carbohydrates 22g, Protein 2g, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 24mg, Sodium 62mg, Potassium 27mg, Sugar 13g, Vitamin A 245IU, Calcium 10mg, Iron 0.6mg

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FAQs

How to make jello step by step? ›

Whisk together 1 cup of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and whisk it in. Pour the mixture into a jello mold and add some fruit, if desired. Let the jello set in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, then serve.

What is the secret to gooey cookies? ›

If you enjoy your cookies soft and chewy, chances are likely the recipe contains a common ingredient that serves a very specific purpose. No, it's not granulated sugar, nor the butter. It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch.

What makes cookies fluffy and not flat? ›

Room temperature butter is just the right consistency to incorporate air when it's creamed with sugar. These trapped air pockets result in risen, fluffy cookies. If the butter is any warmer, it won't incorporate enough air and your cookies will have less rise.

Why do my Nestle Toll House cookies go flat? ›

There are a few possible reasons why chocolate chip cookies might turn out flat: Too much butter or sugar: If there is too much butter or sugar in the recipe, it can cause the cookies to spread out and become flat as they bake. Be sure to measure your ingredients carefully and follow the recipe closely.

How do you thicken jelly for cookies? ›

Add pectin.

Whisk a tablespoon of powdered pectin (preferably the no-sugar-needed variety) into the pot of cooking jam. Test for thickness and add another tablespoon if needed. Learn More About Pectin: What's the Deal with Pectin?

How do I make my cookies chewy instead of crunchy? ›

Remember moisture is the key! White sugar creates crispier cookies and brown sugar creates chewier cookies. Why use melted butter? Melted butter creates cookies with a different texture compared to cookies made with softened or creamed butter.

How do you make cookies soft and chewy? ›

Baking cookies quickly in a hot oven – at 375 degrees F as opposed to a lower temperature – will make for soft results. They'll bake fast instead of sitting and drying out in the oven's hot air. Ever so slightly underbaking your cookies will give you softer results than cooking them the full amount the recipe says.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

Can I use baking powder instead of baking soda? ›

Baking powder: Baking powder can be used to replace baking soda, though not at a 1-to-1 ratio. Because the former is not as strong as the latter, it's important to use three times the amount of baking powder as baking soda. Be aware, a slightly bitter, off-putting taste might result from using that much baking powder.

What does cornstarch do to cookies? ›

“The result is added tenderness with more structure.” You don't need much of the ingredient to notice significant changes in your favorite recipe. Add a teaspoon or two to your dry ingredient mix and it will drastically change the texture. It's also fun to experiment until you get the exact finish you desire.

Is it OK to eat Nestle Toll House cookie dough? ›

We recommend enjoying our Edible Cookie Dough as is! However, other fun ideas could be to add it to your ice cream or spread it on your freshly baked brownies! Why can't I eat your regular Toll House Cookie Dough raw? Our refrigerated cookie dough is not formulated to be consumed raw and must be baked before eating.

How do you make cookies rise higher? ›

Baking Powder. The type of leavening you use in your cookies doesn't just help them rise while baking, it affects their texture and structure too. Baking soda in cookies yields a denser cookie with craggy tops, while baking powder causes cookies to rise higher during baking for a cakier texture.

Why do my cookies taste like cake? ›

Using too much flour will make your cookies too cakey, so try reducing the flour amount by two tablespoons.

How to make Jell-O quickly? ›

Quick & Easy Blender Jello

Put jello and boiling water into your blender. Put the lid on and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until jello is completely dissolved. Add ice cubes one at a time, blending after each addition.

What is the ratio of Jell-O to water? ›

The Right Amount of Gelatin to Use

Soft Set: Use 1 teaspoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Medium Set: Use 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Firm Set: Use 1 tablespoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid.

What is the ratio of water to gelatin in Jell-O? ›

Use 1 envelope (1 tablespoon or 1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin to 2 cups of water for standard firmness. Decrease or increase water or other liquid for your particular needs. One (3-ounce) package of flavored, sweetened gelatin needs 2 cups of water.

How do you make Jell-O out of the box? ›

Dissolve the gelatin mix in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add ice cubes to 1/2 cup cold water to make 1 1/4 cups. Stir the cold water into the gelatin until it's slightly thickened. Then just remove any unmelted ice cubes, and refrigerate the Jello mixture for 30 to 90 minutes, or until firm.

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