Ingredients for Colorful Cookies
- Fruit Flavored Gelatin
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3 ounce) box Jello, any flavor
- Water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Colorful Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, set aside 1 tablespoon of Jello powder for the icing.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the remaining Jello powder (the amount in the box minus 1 tablespoon) to the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the dough into 3/4-inch to 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Baking time will depend on the size of your cookies and your oven.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies cool, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, dissolve the reserved 1 tablespoon of Jello powder in 3 tablespoons of hot water. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the icing, then immediately dip into your desired topping (coconut, sprinkles, etc.) or sprinkle with your topping of choice. Let the topping set completely before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
13g
Carbs
4g