Vibrant Colorful Jello Sugar Cookies with Fruity Flavors (Print version)
Soft Jello sugar cookies made from one dough, divided into bright fruity colors, then baked until tender with lightly crisp edges.
# Ingredients:
For the cookie dough
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2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the fruity colors
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5 tablespoons dry Jello gelatin mix, divided among 5 flavors
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Gel food coloring to match each flavor, optional
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling, optional
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
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Beat softened butter and sugar in a large bowl for about 2 minutes, until lighter and fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed. Mix just until a soft dough forms and no dry flour remains.
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Divide dough into 5 equal portions. Knead 1 tablespoon dry Jello mix into each portion, using a different flavor for each. Add a tiny drop of matching gel color if desired.
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Roll dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon balls. Roll lightly in granulated sugar if using. Place on the prepared sheets and chill for 20 minutes.
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Arrange chilled dough balls 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the tops look set and the edges are barely firm.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 32 small cookies.
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Use 2-5 Jello flavors depending on how colorful you want the tray.
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Do not overbake. Pale edges mean a softer cookie.