Jello Colorful Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Sweet, colorful sugar cookies made vibrant with Jell-O. Perfect for parties and family baking time.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
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4 (3 oz) packages Jell-O, any flavors
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Food coloring, optional
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a mixer. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer and combine until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough into four equal sections.
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Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Jell-O powder onto each dough section. Knead until completely combined and the color is even. Add drops of food coloring if desired for more vibrant colors.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in extra Jell-O powder or sugar to coat.
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Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Flatten each ball of dough using the bottom of a glass.
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Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
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Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and cool them on a wire rack.