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A delicious plate of Easter Jello Cookies

Easter Jello Cookies

These festive Easter Jello Cookies are bursting with vibrant color and flavor. Easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings, they feature a delightful jello-infused dough and can be customized with various add-ins and a colorful icing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 box flavored Jello raspberry, lime, or orange recommended
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness and structure
  • 1 large egg at room temperature for better emulsification
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances the cookie flavor
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour for the cookie structure
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda helps the cookies rise
  • 0.25 tsp salt balances the sweetness
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup colorful sprinkles for festive decoration and crunch
  • 1 cup white or mini chocolate chips adds extra sweetness and texture
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract for a subtle nutty aroma
Decoration (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for making the icing
  • 2 tbsp milk to achieve desired icing consistency
  • a few drops Food coloring to tint the icing vibrant colors

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add the flavored Jello mix and blend until the color is uniform.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  6. Optionally fold in sprinkles, chocolate chips, or almond extract.
  7. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Scoop chilled dough into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set.
  10. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. If desired, drizzle cooled cookies with icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring.

Notes

These cookies are wonderfully customizable! Feel free to experiment with different Jello flavors and food coloring for endless festive variations. They make a fantastic treat for Easter celebrations or any time you want a burst of color and flavor.