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Easter Jello Cookies Recipe

Easter Jello Cookies Recipe
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These Easter Jello Cookies are a delightful and colorful treat that’s perfect for springtime festivities. Made with fruity flavored Jello and rolled in pastel sanding sugar, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also deliciously soft and chewy.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (3-ounce) package flavored Jello (any fruity flavor, divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pastel-colored sanding sugar or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, half of the Jello powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, coat with reserved Jello powder or sanding sugar, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use different Jello flavors for a colorful variety—lemon, lime, strawberry, or berry blue work great for spring.
  • You can divide the dough and add different Jello flavors to each portion for a multi-color cookie batch.

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