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

Looking for more delicious cookie recipes?

Here are some of our other favorite cookie recipes so you can plan for the holidays, baking for parties, and more. There’s something for everyone in this collection and of course you can find both baked and no bake cookie recipes here to share!

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No Bake Pumpkin Cookies
Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Easy Pie Crust Cookies
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
An Easy Brownie Cookies Recipe!
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Printable Jello Cookies Recipe:

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

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

It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch. That's right, the flavorless thickening agent used for soups, stews, and curries is also the secret weapon for baked goods that boast a silky-smooth mouthfeel.

How to make chewy vs crunchy cookies? ›

Use a higher ratio of white to brown sugar

While brown sugar keeps your cookies moist and soft, white sugar and corn syrup will help your cookies spread and crisp in the oven. Using more white sugar in your cookies will result in a crispier end product.

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What makes cookies more moist? ›

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.

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What makes cookies more fluffy? ›

Baking soda

When added to dough, baking soda releases a carbon dioxide gas which helps leaven the dough, creating a soft, fluffy cookie. Baking soda is generally used in recipes that contain an acidic ingredient such as vinegar, sour cream or citrus.

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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.

What does white sugar do in cookies? ›

In recipes that call for creaming butter with sugar until light and fluffy, the primary role of sugar is to assist in mechanical leavening. In that role, white sugar aerates the dough when creamed with butter for thick and puffy cookies.

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What temperature do you bake cookies? ›

Bake at 375 degrees F until golden and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. For crispy-cakey cookies: Bake the cookies at 425 degrees F until golden and crunchy on the outside, 8 to 10 minutes. For chewy cookies: Use 1 cup light brown sugar and 1/4 cup corn syrup and omit the granulated sugar.

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What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

There's an ingredient that will make your cookies extra flexible and soft. It's corn syrup. That's it! That, my friend, is the secret ingredient to the best SOFTEST chocolate chip cookies.

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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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Why are my cookies hard instead of chewy? ›

According to The Kitchn, this occurs when you over-mix the dough. Mixing the dough naturally causes gluten to develop in the flour, and while you do need a good amount of gluten to give your cookies structure, too much of it will result in hard cookies.

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