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September 10, 2012

Jello Sugar Cookies

Jello Sugar Cookies-the possibilities are endless!

Jello Sugar Cookies

 
I love playing with jello.

Not the jiggly, see though stuff that you set up in the fridge. I’m talking about the stuff in the package, before you turn it into jiggly color.

Honestly, I think the last time I even ate jello in the form the makers intended was when I was in the hospital with my last child. That would be 10 years ago. I’m sure the only reason I ate it then is because it’s all they would let me have. Just not a big fan.

But adding it to other recipes, love it! Jello mix has great flavors and colors. Just like the name, it’s fun. I’ve added it to Cake mix and frosting to make Jello Swirled Cupcakes with Butter Cream Frosting and I’ve made Jello Popcorn.

Then I saw these Jello Cookies from I heart Naptime. It was only a matter of time.

Jello Sugar Cookies

I did choose to use my own recipe. I adjusted my Cinnamon Pecan Butter Cookie recipe to come up with these full of flavor cookies. Not only are they pretty to look at baked, but they can be fun to make as well.

Jello Sugar Cookies

Jello Sugar Cookies

Jello Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cold butter (3 sticks)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract-enhances the flavor of the Jello
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup jello mix **

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in your mixing bowl. Stir just to combine. Cut butter into pats and add to flour mixture. Blend in using a pastry blender or if using a stand mixer you can do this on the lowest speed. Takes about 4-5 minutes either way. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add in extract and milk, mix until well blended, making sure to scrape down sides of bowl.
  2. Divide dough into however many flavors of jello you plan on using and place in large ziploc bags. Add Jello mix to each bag and knead into dough till color is smooth and mix is well blended in.
  3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls then roll balls in sugar to coat. Place on baking sheet and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 12-14 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet before removing to racks to cool completely.

Notes

** a small box of Jello equals about 1/2 cup, you can use as many flavors as you like, just divide your dough and your jello accordingly. I did 4 flavors so I divided my dough in fourths and used 1/4 cup of jello per quarter.

Recipe Source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com

The flavors I used for these cookies were, Cherry, Lime, Lemon and Berry Blue. The berry blue was very pale so I added some blue food coloring to get the color I was looking for.
I noticed this on the Jello popcorn as well, the Lime jello and the Berry Blue have a tendency to burn and discolor, watch them carefully. I had no trouble with the Lemon or the Cherry.
And if you want to play around and make some swirls? Just take a bit of 2 different doughs, gently roll together into a ball and continue.
Jello Sugar Cookies
 
 
Want some more of my favorite cookies?
 
Cinnamon Pecan Butter Cookies
 
Cinnamon Pecan Butter Cookies
 
Dark Chocolate Tiger Cookies
 
Dark Chocolate Tiger Cookies
 
Chocolate Decorator Cookies
 
Chocolate Decorator Cookies
 
Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies
Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies
 

Filed Under: Cookies, Molded Cookies, Sweet Tagged With: cookie, Jello, kid friendly, kids

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Comments

  1. Meredith Hilton says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    pretty cool – my kids would love making that (and I’d love eating it!) dropping by from the pinning party!

  2. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    September 10, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I haven’t made these in ages! This would be so fun to do with the kids – and the 3 yr old is learning about colors in preschool – what a great project to do with him ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Anne@FromMySweetHeart says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Oh how very pretty! And the possibilities for flavors and colors are almost endless! Very cool recipe! : )

  4. ~d {dawn's disaster} says

    September 10, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    YUM How fun!

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  5. Jennifer says

    September 11, 2012 at 12:11 am

    This is very cool! What a great idea! Jen

  6. Erin O'Riordan says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:39 am

    I’m not a huge Jello fan either, except when I’m sick, but these cookies do look fabulous.

  7. Stephany Hyder says

    September 11, 2012 at 2:18 am

    I’m loving this! I have found your precious blog through A Night Owl Blog “Pinning!” Party. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am adding to my to-do with my little boy. Happy Monday!
    โ™ฅ Stephany @ The Midnight Hershey

  8. Colleen says

    September 11, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Oh, how clever.
    I love jello and love sugar cookies so these are right up my alley or taste buds.
    I can’t wait to make these.
    Thanks 4 the recipe
    ColleenB.

  9. Kalamity Kelli says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:07 am

    You are just a genius! I would have never thought of this – I love it and since I love Jello, this is right up my alley!!

  10. Anonymous says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    My neighbor made these forall of us children in the neighborhood back in the 60’s. Love these cookies. Just a little bit of a “tang” from the Jello.
    They are wonderful! Glad there is a new generation that will be enjoying ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    September 11, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I have to try these, what fun!!! I absolutely hate eating Jello, I mean whats the point???? Now, this is the way to eat Jello!

  12. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Joan these are SO creative! And adorable. I like the swirl version the best!!

  13. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    September 11, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    These are super cute, Joan! I love that you can add whatever flavor Jello to the mix. Cherry sounds right up my alley ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Dawn says

    September 12, 2012 at 5:25 am

    I love the colors especially the berry blue and cherry. What a great idea. I think I need to do the cherry red for some Christmas cookies this year.

  15. Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says

    September 12, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    so cute, I would make a whole rainbow!

  16. Sarah Grace says

    September 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    these are so fun!! such a great idea, thanks for sharing!
    happy friday!

    xoxo, sarah grace

  17. Natalie DeAmicis says

    September 13, 2012 at 6:18 am

    I’m intrigued. How creative!

  18. Sophia Remer says

    September 14, 2012 at 6:34 am

    I’ve never liked jello either!! I’m a vegetarian, so I won’t really eat gelatin if I can avoid it…but I think I’ll have to make these for my boyfriend! He loves jello! Haha. Very fun idea!

  19. Spatulas On Parade says

    September 14, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Thanks for joining us at Foodie Friends Friday. Be sure to link up and return on Sunday to vote.
    Dawn a host and fellow blogger
    https://spatulasonparade.blogspot.com

  20. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    September 15, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Fun! I bet they taste fantastic too!!

    Thank you so much for linking up with us at Keep Calm & Link Up this week! We love getting to see your new projects and ideas each week! Have an awesome weekend!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  21. Courtney says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    I’m certain my daughter would love making these! <3 THanks for linking up with us!

  22. Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.com says

    September 20, 2012 at 1:58 am

    These look so fun and yummy! (Visiting from Mandatory Mooch.) I would be happy to have you share them and any other ideas you would like to link up at “One Creative Weekend” on OneCreativeMommy.com. The party is open every Fri-Wed. I hope to see you there!

  23. The Mandatory Mooch says

    September 19, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Yummy!! These look terrific. I will be FEATURING them this week. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you link up again this week. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

    And don’t forget to “like” my Facebook page if you haven’t already. http://www.facebook.com/TheMandatoryMooch

    Thanks, Nichi

  24. Leslie Kitchen says

    November 5, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    if you use a silicone cupcake pan to make your cookies in or the silicone flat sheet, they cookies will not turn darker on the bottom. Stays the same color as the rest of the cookie. You will love it!

  25. Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I have never added Jello to cookie dough before, what a fun idea!

  26. Marlene Martin says

    March 24, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I was wondering if Sugar Free Jello would be ok to use to help those to cut back sugar for diabetics? Would it change the recipe in any way? I hope not, as they look delicious and would be fun to make with the grandkids!

    • Joan Hayes says

      March 25, 2014 at 8:11 am

      the sugar free Jello works just fine in this recipe, your cookies may turn out a little flatter but just as tasty!

  27. Jill says

    April 9, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    These are such a cute idea! I made them with my 4 year old daughter, but she didn’t like them! I think they are a bit too sweet and would try it again with less sugar (or maybe vanilla extract instead of lemon?) Thoughts?

    • Joan Hayes says

      April 9, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      You could cut back on the sugar or use just enough Jello to give the cookies some color. As for the extract, since the Jello mix has flavoring, you could leave the extract out all together.

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