Description
Soft, chewy sugar cookies enhanced with flavored Jello powder for a subtle fruity flavor and tender texture. Perfect for parties or casual treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3 oz / 85g) flavored Jello powder (classic fruit flavors like strawberry or raspberry recommended)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (100g) additional granulated sugar for rolling dough balls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Jello powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then add vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until a soft dough forms. If dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Optional: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to firm up and control spreading.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out dough balls about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar and place evenly spaced on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use real unsalted butter for best flavor and texture. Chilling the dough is optional but recommended to prevent spreading. Avoid sugar-free Jello as it affects texture. Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature. Cookies look slightly underdone when removed from oven but will firm up while cooling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Reheat briefly in microwave if cookies firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Jello sugar cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, party treats, easy sugar cookies, flavored sugar cookies