Jello Sugar Cookies Soft Chewy (Print Layout)

Soft, chewy sugar cookies bursting with fruity flavor and vibrant colors from Jello powder. A fun twist on classic cookies.

# 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 such as strawberry, lime, lemon-lime, cherry, or blue raspberry
10 - Extra granulated sugar, for rolling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Divide the dough evenly into two bowls. Add one flavor of Jello powder to each bowl (about 3 tablespoons per bowl) and knead until the color and flavor are well incorporated.
07 - Scoop a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then gently roll in extra granulated sugar. Repeat for all dough.
08 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked for extra chewiness.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These cookies stay incredibly soft for days unlike traditional sugar cookies that harden up
  • You can customize the colors and flavors for any holiday or celebration imaginable
  • The dough comes together in under 20 minutes with zero fancy techniques required
02 -
  • Overbaking by even one minute will turn these soft gems into crunchy croutons trust me and pull them out when the centers still look slightly raw
  • The Jello powder needs to be thoroughly kneaded into the dough or you will end up with weird streaks of color and uneven flavor distribution
03 -
  • Sift the Jello powder before adding it to prevent any clumps of undissolved gelatin in your finished cookies
  • Use gel food coloring along with the Jello powder if you want even more intense vibrant colors that really pop

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