Description
Easter Jello Cookies are a colorful and flavorful treat perfect for spring celebrations. These soft, slightly chewy cookies are infused with flavored gelatin powder, giving them a light fruity taste and a delightful pastel hue. Rolled in powdered sugar and baked to golden perfection, they make an attractive and delicious addition to any Easter dessert table.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 box (3 oz) flavored Jello (strawberry, lemon, lime, or orange)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling cookies)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes. This step helps incorporate air for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg: Beat in the egg until fully combined, which provides moisture and structure to the dough.
- Incorporate Jello Powder: Stir in the flavored Jello powder until the dough is lightly colored and fragrant, imparting fruity flavor and pastel tones to the cookies.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Coat Dough Balls: Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each ball in the powdered sugar, coating thoroughly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly soft but will firm as they cool.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the right texture and preventing breakage.
Notes
- Choose your Jello flavor based on your preference to customize the cookie color and taste.
- Do not overbake; cookies are best when edges are just golden, and centers remain soft.
- Rolling the dough balls in powdered sugar gives the cookies a crackled, festive appearance.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
