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Cookies made with Jell-o? That’s right! And these Jell-o cookies are not only fun to make, but a great recipe for kids just learning to bake.

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1Jello Cookies Recipe

1.1Ingredients for Jello Cookies

1.2How to make Jello Cookies

1.4Print the recipe for Jello Cookies

2Jello Cookies Recipe

2.1Ingredients

2.2Instructions

2.3Notes

2.4Did you make this recipe?

Jello Cookies Recipe

Always a big hit around here, and they are so bright and colorful that they add a fun touch to any event.

They have a real zingy taste to them, especially depending on what flavor of Jell-o that you select.

This recipe is SO easy, and my hubby and kids LOVE them!

Ingredients for Jello Cookies

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3/4 cup of butter (softened)
1 6oz. packet of Jell-O (I used raspberry) *for less color and flavor a 3oz packet will also work
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

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Note: I use (and love!) these silicone baking mats whenever I make cookies, they work so wonderfully and make cleanup a breeze! I also love using a cookie scoop tool for baking cookies, another little hack that makes baking so much easier!

How to make Jello Cookies

Mix the butter, jello, sugar and eggs together in mixing bowl.

Add in remaining ingredients.

Depending on your time frame, it isn’t necessary, but it might be easier to let them chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.

Roll into balls (I like to use a small scoop) and drop them onto a cookie sheet.

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Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

*I recommend keeping a close eye on them as they brown quickly and you want to take them out just before they brown.

I will note that I have also baked these by pressing the dough balls down to flatten them before baking and they don’t turn our nearly as well, in my opinion.

They have a very “cakey” quality to them and smashing them down before baking seems to make them too dense.

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Isn’t this Jello cookies recipe so much fun?

They are however, hard to photograph!

They are the brightest cookies I’ve ever seen and while they look so pretty in person, the camera has a very hard time figuring them out!

We’ve tried over and over again but the “brightness” of them, makes it really hard to capture a good photo.

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What flavor of Jell-O to use for these cookies?

Get creative!

The fun thing about Jello cookies is that you can literally make a rainbow of colors and they will all have a different flavor, depending on what type of Jell-O you use!

Sometimes the colors are very bright and vibrant and other times – depending on what flavor you use – they are more muted.

This is such a fun recipe and you never quite know what you’ll get until the baking is done!

Make sure to check out my other favorite cookie recipes, we’ve shared quite a few over the years!

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Print the recipe for Jello Cookies

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Jello Cookies Recipe

This is one of our favorite cookie recipes, so easy to make and yummy to eat! These cookies are made using Jell-O which not only gives them a tangy flavor but also a unique and bright coloring. This is a great recipe for kids who are just learning to bake and also a fun cookie treat to make for parties because the colors are so fun and vibrant!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup of butter (softened)
  • 1 6oz. packet of Jell-O (I used raspberry)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

    Mix the butter, jello, sugar and eggs together in mixing bowl.

    Add in remaining ingredients.

    Depending on your time frame, it isn't necessary, but it might be easier to let them chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.

    Roll into balls (I like to use a small scoop) and drop them onto a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

    *I recommend keeping a close eye on them as they brown quickly and you want to take them out just before they brown.

Notes

I have also baked these by pressing the dough balls down to flatten them before baking and they don't turn our nearly as well, in my opinion. They have a very "cakey" quality to them and smashing them down before baking seems to make them too dense.

*for less flavor and color you can use a 3oz Jell-O packet. We like them both ways, the 3oz option definitely makes a more subtle cookie flavor/color.

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Easy to Make Jello Cookies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make jello step by step? ›

Whisk together 1 cup of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and whisk it in. Pour the mixture into a jello mold and add some fruit, if desired. Let the jello set in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, then serve.

What is the secret to gooey 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.

How to make a jello 3 oz box? ›

The 3 oz. box of Jell-O (that's 1/3 cup) uses 1 cup of boiling water and 1 cup of cold water. The 6 ox. box of Jell-O (that's 2/3 cup) uses 2 cups of boiling water and 2 cups of cold water.

Do you use hot or cold water to make jello? ›

In one mixing bowl, pour the packet of gelatin mix in. Carefully add 1 cup of boiling hot water inside. Stir until the powder is dissolved. Now slowly stir in 1 cup of cold water.

What is the basic ingredient in jello? ›

The primary ingredient in jello is gelatin. Gelatin is made from animal collagen — a protein that makes up connective tissues, such as skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

How to make jello in the microwave? ›

Instructions
  1. Sprinkle gelatin into room temperature liquid in small amounts so it dissolves evenly. ...
  2. Let set 5 minutes so all the gelatin is absorbed into the liquid. ...
  3. Liquify gelatin in microwave for 30 seconds. ...
  4. Skim foam off top of gelatin with a spoon.
  5. Strain and put into desired molds and refrigerate until set.
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What makes jello harden? ›

As the gelatin mixture begins to cool, the protein strands have less and less energy to wiggle, until eventually they eventually bond together. If everything happens correctly, bonding occurs at points along the strands, forming pockets that trap the surrounding liquid.

Does jello go bad? ›

Jello. Shelf life: Unopened Jello dry powder mix will last indefinitely while sealed, pre-packaged prepared Jello will last 2-4 months past its “best by” date in the pantry and 12-18 months beyond a “best by” date in the refrigerator.

How do I make my cookies chewy instead of crunchy? ›

How To Make Cookies Chewy Without Cornstarch
  1. Go heavy on brown sugar. It has more moisture than its granulated counterpart, which means the cookie comes out less crispy. ...
  2. Choose margarine or shortening instead of butter. ...
  3. Use baking powder instead of baking soda. ...
  4. Rest your dough. ...
  5. Shorten baking time.
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How do you make cookies soft and chewy? ›

Baking cookies quickly in a hot oven – at 375 degrees F as opposed to a lower temperature – will make for soft results. They'll bake fast instead of sitting and drying out in the oven's hot air. Ever so slightly underbaking your cookies will give you softer results than cooking them the full amount the recipe says.

What makes cookies more moist? ›

Double Your Yolks Most cookie recipes call for at least one egg. You can try omitting the white of each egg, which tends to dry out when baked, and replacing it with an additional yolk. Plus, egg yolks have more fat than egg whites, which helps to keep your cookies moist and chewy.

How to make jello in 30 minutes? ›

How to Make Jello Set Faster
  1. Dissolve the gelatin mix in 3/4 cup boiling water.
  2. Add ice cubes to 1/2 cup cold water to make 1 1/4 cups.
  3. Stir the cold water into the gelatin until it's slightly thickened.
  4. Then just remove any unmelted ice cubes, and refrigerate the Jello mixture for 30 to 90 minutes, or until firm.
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What is the best container to make jello in? ›

Plastic containers offer a great alternative to glass. They are not as sturdy but offer sufficient support and transparency to create beautiful desserts.

Can you freeze jello? ›

When Jell-O freezes, the tiny pockets of liquid trapped inside harden and expand, but the gelatin itself stays flexible and pliable. What you end up with is a blend of hard and soft textures in a cool, chewy treat. Shockingly, you can eat it straight out of the freezer before it thaws without hurting your teeth.

What is the ratio of water to gelatin in Jello? ›

Use 1 envelope (1 tablespoon or 1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin to 2 cups of water for standard firmness.

What are the ingredients for gelatin? ›

What is in gelatin? Gelatin consists of processed collagen extracted from the skin, bones, cartilage, and tendons of animals. The end result—gelatin, or hydrolyzed collagen—is a soluble protein, meaning it dissolves in warm water. Its chemical composition is very similar to collagen.

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