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Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Rainbow Jello Sugar Cookies are a colorful twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring vibrant hues and fruity flavors from assorted jelly powder. Soft in the center with a crisp sugar-coated exterior, they bring fun and flavor to any cookie tray or celebration.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 226 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 200 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 5 milliliters vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 280 grams all-purpose flour
  • 2 grams baking soda
  • 2 grams baking powder
  • 1 gram fine salt

Flavoring and Coating

  • 4 packets (85 grams each) flavored jelly powder, assorted colors (e.g., strawberry, orange, lime, grape)
  • 50 grams granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Trays: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure the cookies do not stick during baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and 200 grams of granulated sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add one large egg and 5 milliliters of vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 280 grams of all-purpose flour, 2 grams baking soda, 2 grams baking powder, and 1 gram fine salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a smooth dough forms without overmixing.
  5. Portion and Color Dough: Divide the dough evenly into four separate portions. Add a different flavored jelly powder packet (each 85 grams, colors such as strawberry, orange, lime, and grape) to each portion and knead thoroughly until the dough is evenly colored and scented with each flavor.
  6. Shape Cookie Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion each colored dough into balls approximately 2.5 cm in diameter for uniform sizing.
  7. Coat in Sugar: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the additional 50 grams of granulated sugar to coat the outside completely; this helps create a crisp exterior on the cookies.
  8. Arrange on Baking Trays: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 5 cm apart to allow for spreading as they bake.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden. Remove the cookies while the centers remain soft to maintain a tender texture inside.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming and a smoother dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Keeping cookie balls uniform in size helps them bake evenly.
  • You can customize flavors and colors using different jelly powder brands and types that suit your taste.
  • If desired, chill dough balls briefly before baking to reduce spreading and keep cookies thicker.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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