Easter Day Jello Cookies

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Easter Day Jello Cookies 🌈🍪

Soft, Chewy & Bursting with Fruity Flavor!

These vibrant Jello cookies are the perfect Easter treat—soft, slightly crisp edges, and packed with bright, fruity flavor from gelatin. Easy to make with just 5 ingredients, they’re fun for baking with kids and great for Easter baskets or spring parties!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Super soft & chewy – Like a cross between a cookie and a gummy candy!
✔ Vibrant Easter colors – Use any Jello flavor (pink, yellow, green, or purple).
✔ Only 5 ingredients – Quick to mix up.
✔ Kid-friendly – Fun to decorate with sprinkles or icing.

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1 (3 oz) box flavored gelatin (strawberry, lemon, lime, or berry blue)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

Optional Decorations

  • Easter sprinkles
  • Powdered sugar glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk)
  • White chocolate drizzle

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep (5 mins)

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar (3 mins)

  • Beat butter, sugar, and gelatin powder until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in egg until combined.

3. Add Dry Ingredients (2 mins)

  • Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

4. Shape & Bake (8-10 mins per batch)

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
  • Flatten slightly with a glass (optional).
  • Bake 8-10 mins until edges are set but centers are soft.

5. Decorate & Serve! (10 mins)

  • Cool completely, then decorate with sprinkles, glaze, or melted chocolate.

Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies

🎨 Mix colors – Make multiple batches with different Jello flavors for a rainbow effect.
🍬 Extra sweetness – Roll dough balls in sugar before baking for a sparkly crunch.
🧈 Butter must be soft – For the right texture.

Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)

NutrientAmount
Calories90 kcal
Carbs12g
Fat4g
Sugar7g

Storage Tips

  • Room temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: Dough or baked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.

Fun Variations

🐣 Easter egg cookies: Shape dough into eggs before baking.
🍋 Citry twist: Add lemon zest to lemon Jello dough.
🍓 Stuffed cookies: Hide a chocolate egg inside each cookie!

Final Thoughts

These Easter Jello cookies are fun, colorful, and delicious—a must-make for spring celebrations!

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