Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies
These Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies are soft, colorful, and bursting with a subtle fruity twist, perfect for fun celebrations and joyful moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 packets (0.3 oz each) assorted flavored gelatin powder (e.g., strawberry, lime, orange)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon baking powder. Stir in the 3 packets of assorted gelatin powder, keeping colors somewhat separate to create a rainbow effect. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 1 cup (225g) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender and colorful.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked. Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use gelatin powders, not gelatins, to maintain bright colors. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies and color blending. Chill dough if too sticky to keep swirls distinct. Pull cookies from oven when edges are set but centers still soft for tender texture. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Protein: 1
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