Jello Cookies W Frosting
Bring a burst of color and flavor to your dessert table with these delightful Jello Cookies with Frosting! Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are infused with the vibrant taste of your favorite gelatin mix, creating a playful treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Each cookie is topped with a creamy and luscious vanilla frosting, which can be tinted with food coloring for an extra pop of personality. With minimal prep time and customizable flavors, these cookies are ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or a simple sweet indulgence. Whether you're baking with kids or looking for a unique cookie recipe, these frosted Jello cookies are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 ounces Jello gelatin mix (any flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Divide the dough equally into two portions. Knead half of the Jello powder (1.5 ounces) into one portion of dough and the remaining half into the second portion, adding food coloring if desired to enhance the color.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Press each dough ball down slightly with the palm of your hand or the back of a flat-bottomed glass.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring if you'd like to tint the frosting.
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a small amount of frosting on top of each cookie using a knife or piping bag.
Let the frosting set for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.7 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.0 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 479 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 1374 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 749.4 g | 273% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 510.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 443 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
