Description
Looking for a vibrant and playful treat to brighten your Easter celebrations? These Easter Jello Cookies are the perfect blend of chewy, buttery goodness with a burst of colorful flavor, thanks to the addition of Jello. They’re fun, festive, and incredibly easy to make, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re customizable with your favorite Jello flavors, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a cookie that’s uniquely theirs. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pack of sugar cookie mix (around 17.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp Jello powder in any bright colors (red, blue, green, yellow)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Follow the instructions on your sugar cookie mix (mix butter, egg, and vanilla).
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and place each into a separate bowl.
- Add 3 tbsp of Jello powder to each bowl and knead until the dough is fully colored.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls using a small scoop.
- Coat each ball in sugar, then place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are firm and the bottoms just turn golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Notes
Flavor Combinations:
Experiment with different Jello flavors to create a variety of colorful and flavorful cookies. Try mixing complementary flavors like strawberry and lemon for a fruity punch, or go for tropical combinations like pineapple and orange. The possibilities are endless!
Colorful Variations:
The Jello powder gives these cookies their vibrant hues. You can even use multiple colors in one batch by dividing the dough and adding different Jello flavors to each portion. This results in a multi-colored cookie that’s perfect for Easter!
Texture Adjustment:
These cookies are meant to be soft and chewy, but if you prefer a slightly crispier version, you can bake them a little longer. Just keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
Baking Time May Vary:
Since oven temperatures can vary, check the cookies starting at around 8 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the edges are lightly golden, but the centers are still soft to the touch. If in doubt, remove them a little earlier—they will continue to cook on the baking sheet as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg