Easter Day Jello Cookies
Celebrate spring with colorful, soft Easter Day Jello Cookies that are festive, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth, perfect for holiday spreads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Jell-O powder, any flavor
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the Jell-O powder until the dough is evenly colored.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For a slightly flatter cookie, press each ball with your hand before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easter cookies, Jello cookies, colorful cookies, holiday baking, festive desserts
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