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Jello Cookie Recipe

Delightfully chewy cookies with a fruity twist from Jello, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box 3 oz flavored Jello (any color/flavor)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and Jello powder until evenly distributed.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, experiment with different Jello flavors to create a rainbow of cookies!