Description
Bright, colorful, and bursting with fruity flavor, these Easter Day Jello Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for your holiday celebrations. Made with flavored gelatin, these cookies are soft, chewy, and easy to customize with your favorite Easter colors and decorations. Whether you keep them simple or get creative with icing and sprinkles, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
1 box (3 oz) flavored gelatin (such as strawberry, lemon, or lime for Easter colors)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
For Decorating (Optional)
Colored sugar sprinkles
Easter-themed sprinkles
Royal icing (for piping designs)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, gelatin, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls between your palms. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers. If desired, sprinkle colored sugar or Easter-themed sprinkles on top before baking.
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Be careful not to overbake—these cookies should remain soft and chewy.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate with royal icing or additional sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
You can use different flavors of gelatin to create a variety of colorful cookies. Strawberry, lemon, lime, and orange are great choices for a cheerful Easter palette. If decorating with royal icing, make sure the cookies are fully cooled to prevent the icing from melting. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.