Jello Sugar Cookies Soft Chewy (Printable)

Soft chewy sugar cookies infused with fruity Jello powder for vibrant colors and delicious flavor. 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

→ For Flavor & Color

09 - 2 packages (3 oz each) Jello gelatin powder, any flavors/colors
10 - Extra granulated sugar for rolling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
05 - Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Divide dough evenly between two bowls. Add one package Jello powder to each bowl, kneading until color and flavor are evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, then coat generously in extra granulated sugar.
08 - Place sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked for optimal chewy texture.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly soft and chewy, like a cross between a sugar cookie and a macaron
  • Each color tastes different, so everyone can pick their favorite flavor
  • They look fancy and complicated but take about 30 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • The centers will look underdone when you take them out, but that's exactly how they stay chewy
  • Don't overmix the dough once you add the flour or these cookies will turn tough
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how the dough comes together
03 -
  • If your dough feels sticky after adding the Jello, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling
  • Use a small cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform balls that bake evenly
  • For extra fun, try rolling some balls in colored sugar instead of white for double the color impact

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