Jello Sugar Cookies Soft Chewy (Printable View)
Soft chewy sugar cookies with fruity Jello flavor and bright colors
# 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
10 - Extra granulated sugar for rolling
# How-To Steps:
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 to 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 Advice:
01 -
- The Jello powder makes them impossibly soft while adding intense fruity flavor you cant get from extracts alone
- You can customize the colors for any holiday just by switching gelatin flavors
- They stay chewy for days which never happens with regular sugar cookies
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is the secret to that stay soft texture so pull them out when centers still look soft
- The dough firms up in the fridge so if it feels too sticky chill it for 15 minutes before rolling
- Jello powder is surprisingly potent so start with less if you prefer subtle flavor
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients make the biggest difference in texture so dont rush the butter softening step
- The sugar coating is essential for that crackly bakery style top so dont skip it even if you want less sweetness