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Healthy Jello Cookies Recipe

Vibrant, fruity Jello Cookies that combine retro charm with modern simplicity—soft, chewy, and bursting with nostalgic flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3 oz package flavored gelatin powder
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk optional
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
  2. Cream softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg, then vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add gelatin powder and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until just combined; add milk if dough is too dry.
  6. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in sugar.
  8. Place on lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
  10. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough prevents spreading, and underbaking slightly keeps cookies soft and chewy. Different gelatin flavors affect both color and intensity.