Soft Chewy Colorful Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy sugar cookies infused with fruity Jello powder for vibrant color and sweet flavor. A fun twist on classic treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Flavor & Color
09 - 2 packages (3 oz each) Jello gelatin powder (any flavors/colors of choice; e.g., strawberry, lime)
10 - Extra granulated sugar, for rolling
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Divide the dough evenly into two bowls. Add one flavor of Jello powder to each bowl (about 3 tablespoons per bowl) and knead until the color and flavor are well incorporated.
07 - Scoop a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then gently roll in extra granulated sugar. Repeat for all dough.
08 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked for extra chewiness.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is perfectly chewy with slightly crisp edges, thanks to that underbaked center trick
- These cookies are basically edible happiness that bring out your inner child
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- That slightly underbaked look in the center is exactly what creates the chewy texture you want
- Room temperature butter is non negotiable here because cold butter wont cream properly
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- If your dough feels too sticky after adding Jello, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling
- Use gel food coloring along with the Jello for even more vibrant colors