Jello Cookies Recipe (2024)

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This fun and festive Jello cookies recipe is easy to make and super cute for sharing. Try out this simple cookie recipe today!

There’s just something so adorable about rainbow cookies. The best part is that these cookies are flavored with Jello powder too so they’re delicious and cute.

If you are making cookies to share for the holidays, need a treat for a rainbow party or birthday celebration, or you just want to make a recipe that is easy and Instagram worthy these Jello cookies are the best option!

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When it comes to making rainbow recipes you might look at the photos and be a little intimidated. The truth is that it’s not hard to make these great cookies.

Another rainbow favorite in our house is this Marshmallow Fudge Recipe! It’s super cute and very colorful. Tastes great too so it’s not just a colorful flop..same goes for these cookies which get their flavor from the Jello powders.

How many cookies does one batch make?

One batch of these cookies will make about a dozen cookies. You can make them smaller and probably be closer to two dozen cookies but it’s also really easy to just double the recipe so you can have extra cookies to share.

Jello cookies go quick in our house so we never have to worry about them sitting around and going stale! If you double the recipe or make a triple batch you can also use more Jello flavors so that you can add more colors to your rainbow!

Is it possible to make these Jello cookies gluten free?

You can absolutely make this Jello cookies recipe gluten free. I would recommend using amix like thisin place of the regular flour.

TheKing Arthur gluten free baking flouris great for making all kinds of great baked goods and it replaces regular flour really nicely so you shouldn’t have any problems with texture, baking time, or moisture levels.

There are other gluten free baking blends out there that work really well too. I’ve used thePillsbury one, as well as theBob’s Red Mill oneand they are all work great.

All of the other ingredients in the recipe should be naturally gluten free. Keep an eye on additives and be sure you don’t end up with any sneaky gluten and then you’re all set!

What do I need to make cookies flavored with Jello?

This recipe uses pretty standard ingredients for a sugar cookie recipe. We’ll be using butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, Jello, and you can top them with silver edible glitter or some rolling sugar whatever you like!

Kitchen essentials for tasty cookie recipes:

When you head into the kitchen to make some of these great recipes you’ll want to have the best tools on hand.

I likehalf sheet baking pansthat are quality (hello no noisy pops or sloshed cookie dough from twisting), I line my cookie sheets withsilicone baking mats. These are great for all kinds of baking and not just cookies! My husband loves them for making biscuits, pizzas, and more!

Of coursemixing bowls, amixer,spatula, and somewhisksshould be on your list if you don’t have ones that you love. I also like to have a set ofcooling racksso that my recipes can properly cool before they’re scarfed down by my family!

How to make colorful and cute cookies with Jello:

This Jello cookies recipe is really easy to make. Here are the step by step instructions so you can see just how we make these gorgeous and brightly colored cookies to share.

Don’t forget you can find the full ingredients amounts, nutritional estimates, instructions, and helpful shopping links in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper

Cream butter and sugar then add egg

In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda

Add to wet mixture, mix until soft dough forms

Divide dough into 4 separate bowls

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Yield: 12 Cookies

Jello Cookies Recipe

This fun and festive Jello cookies recipe is easy to make and super cute for sharing. Try out this simple cookie recipe today!

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, soft
½ cup sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Jell-O, 4 different flavors/colors
Silver edible glitter, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper
Cream butter and sugar then add egg
In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda
Add to wet mixture, mix until soft dough forms
Divide dough into 4 separate bowls
Add 4 tablespoons of each Jell-O to the bowls, 1 flavor each bowl
Use hands to knead until full combined
Scoop, roll into a ball, flatten gently and place on lined baking sheet
Bake 10 minutes
Rest 5 minutes on baking sheet then move to cooling rack to cool
Dust with sprinkles and enjoy!

FAQs

Can I substitute Jello for gelatin? ›

Yes, and no. Gelatin is a neutral product that is used to set up your dessert. Jello-O is a brand name of gelatin mixed with sugar and flavors to make your dessert. Jello is a mass produced product.

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What is the secret to moist cookies? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

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What makes cookies soft or chewy? ›

Well, the long and short answer to chewy cookies is it's all about the moisture content. Cookies that are dense and chewy incorporate more moisture into the batter. This can be achieved by making substitutions with wet and dry ingredients, or even just changing the way you incorporate certain ingredients.

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What is the trick to making soft and chewy cookies? ›

How to Make Soft Cookies

Cream your butter and sugar well.
Choose a low-protein flour.
Don't overmix your dough.
Chill your dough.
Use a higher ratio of white to brown sugar.
Don't chill your dough.
Smash your dough and bang the pan.

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Is Knox gelatin the same as Jello? ›

Jell-O and Knox are brand names. If you are using Jell-O brand gelatin dessert then you do not need to add Knox (or any other brand) gelatin. If your recipe calls for a gelatin dessert then it doesn't matter which brand you use as long as quantities are the same.

Can you substitute Jello for unflavored gelatin? ›

What can you use as a substitute for gelatin: Agar Agar, Kudzu, Pectin, Cornstarch, Vegan Jel, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Arrowroot or Tapioca Starch, Instant Clear Gel, and Carrageenan. Each of these options is worth exploring and experimenting with since they do work wonders in many recipes!

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How can I make my cookies fluffier instead of flat? ›

Melted butter incorporates more easily into the dough, creating a more cohesive and pliable dough. Use a mixture of baking powder and baking soda as leavening agents. Baking powder provides lift and helps create a fluffy texture, while baking soda helps to densify the cookie and create a chewier texture.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

Light corn syrup is another ingredient that you can add to cookie dough that will help it stay softer longer. The corn syrup you buy at the grocery store is not the high-fructose corn syrup that soft drinks are made with; it's a sugar that is liquid at room temperature and helps other sugars say liquid at high heat.

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What makes cookies chewy butter or shortening? ›

Cookies Made with Butter vs Shortening

Those made with only shortening bake higher and spread less during baking. The butter cookie provides better flavor and a crispier exterior with browning around edges and a chewy interior; the shortening cookie spreads less, holding its shape better while baking.

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Does melted butter make cookies chewy? ›

Melted butter helps to make a chewy more dense style cookie (rather than creamed butter and sugar) recipes. You can bake the cookies after mixing, but if you have the time, I strongly suggest chilling the dough balls in the refrigerator for as long as you can.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

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What is the best flour for chewy cookies? ›

You don't absolutely HAVE to use bread flour, but it adds a ton of chewy texture to these cookies that's worth the extra trip to the store. If you can't get bread flour, then use all AP flour in its place.

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What does adding cornstarch to cookies do? ›

Cookies. Cornstarch does kind of incredible things to cookies. I mean not only does it give them soft centers, prevents them from spreading, and makes them somewhat thick (in a good way), but it also contributes to the chewiness factor, which, in my opinion, is the most important cookie attribute.

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What is the best substitute for gelatin? ›

Cornstarch works as a decent substitute for gelatin when whipping up something creamy, such as a pastry cream, pudding, or cheesecake. Typically, one tablespoon of cornstarch is used per one cup liquid. Again, this mixture must be heated to activate the thickening properties of the cornstarch.

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Is plain gelatin the same as Jell-O? ›

Gelatin is an animal product derived from collagen. It is not sweetened and has few, if any, calories. Gelatin is not a vegetarian ingredient. Jell-O, on the other hand, is a brand and type of gelatin that has been sweetened and flavored.

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Is Jell-O considered gelatin? ›

Yes. “Gelatin, the primary ingredient in Jell-O, is derived from collagen, a protein found in the connective tissues, bones, and skin of animals," Sabat says. "Historically, gelatin was obtained by boiling the bones and tissues of animals, such as cows or pigs, to extract collagen.

Jello Cookies Recipe (2024)

How many cookies does one batch make?

Is it possible to make these Jello cookies gluten free?

What do I need to make cookies flavored with Jello?

Kitchen essentials for tasty cookie recipes:

How to make colorful and cute cookies with Jello:

Looking for more delicious cookie recipes?

Printable Jello Cookies Recipe:

Jello Cookies Recipe

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FAQs

Can I substitute Jello for gelatin? ›

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›