Brighten your baking repertoire with these vibrant and flavorful Jello Cookies. Combining the ease of a cookie mix with the fruity zest of gelatin powders, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also delightfully tasty. Perfect for parties, holidays, or simply adding a splash of color to your day.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple Ingredients: Utilizes a snickerdoodle cookie mix and common pantry staples, making preparation straightforward.
Customizable Colors and Flavors: Choose your favorite gelatin flavors to personalize the cookies for any occasion.
Fun and Engaging: A great recipe to involve kids in the kitchen, allowing them to mix and match colors and flavors.
Ingredients
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Snickerdoodle cookie mix
Salted butter
Large egg
Red gelatin powder
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Blue gelatin powder
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Green gelatin powder
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Yellow gelatin powder
Granulated white sugar
Directions
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the snickerdoodle cookie mix, melted salted butter, and the large egg. Stir until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
Divide the Dough: Split the dough evenly into four separate bowls.
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Add Gelatin Flavors: To each bowl, add 3 tablespoons of a different gelatin powder (red, blue, green, yellow). Mix thoroughly to ensure even color and flavor distribution.
Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
Coat with Sugar: Roll each dough ball in granulated white sugar until fully coated.
Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Servings and Timing
Servings: Approximately 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
Total Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Variations
Alternative Flavors: Experiment with different gelatin flavors such as raspberry, orange, or lime to create a variety of taste experiences.
Sugar-Free Option: Use sugar-free gelatin and a sugar substitute to cater to dietary preferences.
Cookie Mix Substitute: If snickerdoodle mix is unavailable, a sugar cookie mix can be used as an alternative.
Storage/Reheating
Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Freezing: Place the cookies in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper. Freeze for up to three months.
Reheating: To enjoy warm cookies, microwave a cookie on high for 5-10 seconds.
FAQs
Can I use a different cookie mix?
Yes, a sugar cookie mix works well if snickerdoodle mix is unavailable.
How can I make the colors more vibrant?
Ensure thorough mixing of the gelatin powder into the dough, and consider using gel food coloring for an extra pop of color.
Can I prepare the dough in advance?
Yes, the dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Allow it to come to room temperature before forming and baking the cookies.
Are these cookies suitable for vegetarians?
Traditional gelatin contains animal products. For a vegetarian version, seek out plant-based gelatin alternatives.
Can I reduce the sugar content?
You can use sugar-free gelatin and roll the cookies in a sugar substitute to lower the sugar content.
Why did my cookies spread too much?
Ensure your butter is not too warm when mixing the dough, and consider chilling the dough balls for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading.
Can I add mix-ins like chocolate chips?
Yes, adding white or dark chocolate chips can enhance the flavor and texture of the cookies.
How do I prevent the cookies from becoming too hard?
Avoid overbaking and store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, simply double all the ingredients. You may need to bake in multiple batches depending on your oven and baking sheet size.
Are these cookies gluten-free?
Standard cookie mixes contain gluten. To make gluten-free Jello cookies, use a gluten-free cookie mix.
Conclusion
These Quick & Easy Jello Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional cookies, bringing a burst of color and flavor to your baking endeavors. With their simple preparation and customizable options, they’re sure to become a favorite for both bakers and those lucky enough to enjoy them.
Quick & Easy Jello Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These bright and colorful Jello Cookies are fun, fruity, and made with just a few ingredients! Using snickerdoodle cookie mix and flavored gelatin, these cookies are chewy, sweet, and perfect for kids’ parties, holidays, or any time you need a pop of color. Keyword: Jello Cookies.
Ingredients
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17.5 oz snickerdoodle cookie mix
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1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
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1 large egg
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3 tbsp each of red, blue, green, and yellow gelatin powder (flavored Jello mix)
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1 cup granulated white sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter, and egg until dough forms.
Divide dough into four equal portions. Add 3 tablespoons of a different gelatin flavor to each portion, kneading until fully combined.
Scoop out small dough balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar until coated.
Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set and centers are soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
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Feel free to mix and match Jello flavors for more variety.
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These cookies freeze well—just cool completely and store in an airtight container.
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You can press with a fork or cookie stamp for fun shapes or textures.
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