Get ready to transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure! These Gaiety Pastel Cookies are not just another cookie recipe—they're a vibrant, flavor-packed sensation that will revolutionize your dessert game. Imagine biting into a soft, colorful cookie that bursts with fruity flavor and looks like a work of art straight from a Pinterest dream. Whether you're looking to impress guests, create a fun baking activity with kids, or simply treat yourself to something uniquely delicious, these Jello Fruity Cookies are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup jello powder (any flavor)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Sprinkle the jello powder into the cookie dough and mix until the powder is evenly distributed, creating a vibrant pastel color.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers to create a uniform shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Choose your favorite Jello flavor to customize the cookie's color and taste—strawberry for pink, lime for green, or orange for a sunny yellow!
- Ensure butter is truly softened (but not melted) for the perfect cookie texture. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
- Don't overmix the dough after adding flour—this can make cookies tough. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure equal amounts of dough.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup and maintain their delightful texture.
- Experiment with different Jello flavors to create a rainbow of cookie varieties that will wow everyone!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
