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Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies

Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies
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Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies are vibrant, soft, and fruity-flavored treats perfect for any festive occasion. Made with simple pantry ingredients and colorful Jello powders, these cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture and customizable flavors, ideal for birthdays, holidays, or sweet shared moments.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 small packets of Jello powder (various flavors/colors of your choice)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based margarine for vegan option)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (or flax/chia egg substitute for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare your dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and your chosen Jello powder packets until evenly combined. This ensures your colors and flavors are distributed beautifully in the dough.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—this step is crucial for soft cookies that melt in your mouth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. The eggs help bind everything while adding moisture, and vanilla rounds out the fruity Jello flavor with warmth.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to prevent overworking the dough, which can lead to tough cookies.
  5. Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and develop a better texture when baked.
  6. Shape and bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart. Flatten slightly with a glass or your hand for even baking. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are just set but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Let your Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This short rest allows them to finish setting perfectly without losing softness.

Notes

  • Measure flour carefully using the spoon-and-level method for best texture and to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth blending and even dough consistency.
  • Don’t overbake; remove cookies when edges are set and centers look slightly underdone to maintain softness.
  • Adding a touch of almond extract pairs wonderfully with fruit flavors and enhances cookie depth.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread inside to preserve freshness and softness up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months storage.
  • Reheat cookies by microwaving 10-15 seconds or baking at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to regain softness.

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