Jello Sugar Cookies Soft Chewy (Printable Version)
Soft chewy sugar cookies with fruity Jello flavor and vibrant colors, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Flavor & Color
09 - 2 packages (3 oz each) Jello gelatin powder, any flavors
10 - Extra granulated sugar for rolling
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Divide dough evenly into two bowls. Add one Jello flavor to each bowl (about 3 tablespoons) and knead until color is fully incorporated.
07 - Scoop tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, then coat in extra granulated sugar.
08 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked for chewiness.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Jello powder creates this impossibly soft texture that regular sugar cookies just cannot match
- You get to play with colors and flavors like a mad scientist in the best possible way
02 -
- The centers will look underbaked when you pull them out but they firm up beautifully while cooling
- Over mixing the dough after adding the Jello can make the cookies tough so knead gently
03 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so they bake evenly