Jello Cookies Recipe (2024)

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This fun and festive Jello cookies recipe is easy to make and super cute for sharing. Try out this simple cookie recipe today!

There’s just something so adorable about rainbow cookies. The best part is that these cookies are flavored with Jello powder too so they’re delicious and cute.

If you are making cookies to share for the holidays, need a treat for a rainbow party or birthday celebration, or you just want to make a recipe that is easy and Instagram worthy these Jello cookies are the best option!

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When it comes to making rainbow recipes you might look at the photos and be a little intimidated. The truth is that it’s not hard to make these great cookies.

Another rainbow favorite in our house is this Marshmallow Fudge Recipe! It’s super cute and very colorful. Tastes great too so it’s not just a colorful flop..same goes for these cookies which get their flavor from the Jello powders.

How many cookies does one batch make?

One batch of these cookies will make about a dozen cookies. You can make them smaller and probably be closer to two dozen cookies but it’s also really easy to just double the recipe so you can have extra cookies to share.

Jello cookies go quick in our house so we never have to worry about them sitting around and going stale! If you double the recipe or make a triple batch you can also use more Jello flavors so that you can add more colors to your rainbow!

Is it possible to make these Jello cookies gluten free?

You can absolutely make this Jello cookies recipe gluten free. I would recommend using amix like thisin place of the regular flour.

TheKing Arthur gluten free baking flouris great for making all kinds of great baked goods and it replaces regular flour really nicely so you shouldn’t have any problems with texture, baking time, or moisture levels.

There are other gluten free baking blends out there that work really well too. I’ve used thePillsbury one, as well as theBob’s Red Mill oneand they are all work great.

All of the other ingredients in the recipe should be naturally gluten free. Keep an eye on additives and be sure you don’t end up with any sneaky gluten and then you’re all set!

What do I need to make cookies flavored with Jello?

This recipe uses pretty standard ingredients for a sugar cookie recipe. We’ll be using butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, Jello, and you can top them with silver edible glitter or some rolling sugar whatever you like!

Kitchen essentials for tasty cookie recipes:

When you head into the kitchen to make some of these great recipes you’ll want to have the best tools on hand.

I likehalf sheet baking pansthat are quality (hello no noisy pops or sloshed cookie dough from twisting), I line my cookie sheets withsilicone baking mats. These are great for all kinds of baking and not just cookies! My husband loves them for making biscuits, pizzas, and more!

Of coursemixing bowls, amixer,spatula, and somewhisksshould be on your list if you don’t have ones that you love. I also like to have a set ofcooling racksso that my recipes can properly cool before they’re scarfed down by my family!

How to make colorful and cute cookies with Jello:

This Jello cookies recipe is really easy to make. Here are the step by step instructions so you can see just how we make these gorgeous and brightly colored cookies to share.

Don’t forget you can find the full ingredients amounts, nutritional estimates, instructions, and helpful shopping links in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper

Cream butter and sugar then add egg

In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda

Add to wet mixture, mix until soft dough forms

Divide dough into 4 separate bowls

Looking for more delicious cookie recipes?

Here are some of our other favorite cookie recipes so you can plan for the holidays, baking for parties, and more. There’s something for everyone in this collection and of course you can find both baked and no bake cookie recipes here to share!

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No Bake Pumpkin Cookies
Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Easy Pie Crust Cookies
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
An Easy Brownie Cookies Recipe!
Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Printable Jello Cookies Recipe:

Yield: 12 Cookies

Jello Cookies Recipe

This fun and festive Jello cookies recipe is easy to make and super cute for sharing. Try out this simple cookie recipe today!

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, soft
½ cup sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Jell-O, 4 different flavors/colors
Silver edible glitter, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper
Cream butter and sugar then add egg
In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda
Add to wet mixture, mix until soft dough forms
Divide dough into 4 separate bowls
Add 4 tablespoons of each Jell-O to the bowls, 1 flavor each bowl
Use hands to knead until full combined
Scoop, roll into a ball, flatten gently and place on lined baking sheet
Bake 10 minutes
Rest 5 minutes on baking sheet then move to cooling rack to cool
Dust with sprinkles and enjoy!

FAQs

How to make jello step by step? ›

Whisk together 1 cup of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and whisk it in. Pour the mixture into a jello mold and add some fruit, if desired. Let the jello set in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, then serve.

What is the secret to gooey cookies? ›

If you enjoy your cookies soft and chewy, chances are likely the recipe contains a common ingredient that serves a very specific purpose. No, it's not granulated sugar, nor the butter. It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch.

How to make jello lost box? ›

Completely dissolve gelatin in one cup boiling water.
Add two cups ICE and stir until it starts to thicken (about 3 minutes). Remove any unmelted ice.
Stick in the fridge. It will be soft set in 30 minutes, firmer the longer you can wait.

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Does Jello go bad? ›

When stored in a cool, dry place, like the pantry, an unopened package of powdered jello can last for years. Just be sure it doesn't come into contact with any moisture. Once the package of jello has been opened, it's best if used within three months.

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Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

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What happens if too much butter is in cookies? ›

Too much butter makes cookies turn out just as you'd expect: very buttery. This batch of cookies was cakey in the middle, but also airy throughout, with crispy edges. They were yellow and slightly puffy in the middle, and brown and super thin around the perimeter.

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Why do my cookies taste like cake? ›

Using too much flour will make your cookies too cakey, so try reducing the flour amount by two tablespoons.

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How is gelatin made step by step? ›

From raw material to gelatin

1.Pretreatment. Before processing, the raw materials are thoroughly cleaned. ...
Extraction. The materials are subsequently treated with a warm water extraction process to remove the gelatin. ...
Purification. ...
Concentration. ...
Drying. ...
Milling, sieving, blending.

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What is the ratio of water to gelatin in Jello? ›

Use 1 envelope (1 tablespoon or 1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin to 2 cups of water for standard firmness. Decrease or increase water or other liquid for your particular needs. One (3-ounce) package of flavored, sweetened gelatin needs 2 cups of water.

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Do you use hot or cold water to make Jello? ›

In one mixing bowl, pour the packet of gelatin mix in. Carefully add 1 cup of boiling hot water inside. Stir until the powder is dissolved. Now slowly stir in 1 cup of cold water.