🍪 Introducing a delightful treat: Jello Cookies! 🌈 Perfect for any occasion, these vibrant cookies are not only a hit with kids but also a joy to make, offering a rainbow of flavors and colors limited only by your imagination. Whether you’re crafting a festive holiday spread or simply indulging in some creative baking fun, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
🕒 Cook Time: 24 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 34 minutes
Description:
These Jello Cookies hold a special place in our family’s heart, especially during the holiday season. My daughter adores whipping up batches of these goodies, relishing the opportunity to experiment with various flavors and hues. At Christmas, we love crafting a merry mix of raspberry and lime, resulting in cookies adorned in festive red and green.
Recipe Category: Gelatin
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 134.3
- Fat Content: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.5mg
- Sodium Content: 201.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 7.3g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 packages Jello gelatin (Choose your favorite flavors!)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Cream margarine, sugar, Jello, and eggs together in a medium to large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the remaining ingredients: butter, egg, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated, forming a cohesive dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a greased and floured cookie sheet, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart.
- Flatten each dough ball gently with a fork, creating a classic crisscross pattern on top. (Tip: Dusting the fork with a little flour can prevent sticking.)
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
👩🍳 Tip: Feel free to get creative with your Jello flavor combinations! From classic strawberry and lemon to adventurous blueberry and orange, the possibilities are endless. Let your imagination run wild and watch as these colorful cookies brighten up any occasion. Enjoy the sweet magic of Jello Cookies! 🌟
