Best 7 Jello Cookies Wfrosting Recipes

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Jello cookies with frosting are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, fruity flavor of jello with the richness of cream cheese frosting. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. With their vibrant colors and irresistible taste, jello cookies with frosting are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

JELLO SUGAR COOKIES



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Jello Sugar Cookies are delicious cookies that can be made with any flavor of jello! This sugar cookie recipe is easy to make in any color and the simple buttercream frosting can be flavored to match. You can choose if you want regular shaped cookies or if you prefer cut out sugar cookies, you can make those instead.

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter (softened to room temp)
1 cup sugar
1 pkg Jello* (3 oz. box)
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup butter (softened to room temp)
1 Tbsp sour cream ((or plain yogurt))
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp Jello powder*

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
  • Add Jello and continue to mix for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and mix well.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl and then add to the Jello mixture. Mix just until thoroughly combined.
  • If rolling into ball, scoop the dough out by tablespoons and roll into smooth balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Spray the bottom of a measuring cup with cooking spray and then press the measuring cup onto a plate with a thin layer of sugar on it. Press each cookie ball with the bottom of the measuring cup, dipping into the sugar in between each cookie.
  • If making cut-out cookies, chill the dough for at least 2 hours. Divide in half and roll out each half to about 1/4" thick. Cut out shapes and place on a prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies at 375° for 8-9 minutes.
  • Let cool and then add frosting if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 99 mg, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 36 g

JELLO COOKIES



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My daughter loves making these cookies because she can make different flavors and colors. At Christmas we make raspberry & lime which turn out red & green.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Gelatin

Time 34m

Yield 24-30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 (3 ounce) package Jello gelatin, any flavor
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, sugar, jello and eggs together in a medium to large bowl.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Roll dough into little balls and place on a greased and floured cookie sheet.
  • Flatten each with a fork.
  • (Sometimes a little flour on the fork keeps it from sticking).
  • Bake 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 201.2, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 2.2

JELL-O® CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE



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Try a new twist on frosting with this JELL-O® Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Vanilla JELL-O® provides an extra punch of flavor to your regular cream cheese frosting recipe. Put on cupcakes and other desserts for a great taste.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Enough to frost 12 cupcakes, 24 mini cupcakes or one 9 inch round cake (3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 oz. (1/2 of 8 oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • In the stand of an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter until well combined.
  • Add JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding and beat on high speed until light and fluffy and pale in color, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated and fluffy.
  • Use immediately to frost cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0.5897 g

JELLY COOKIES



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Jam filled wells sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.

Provided by Krissyp

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup raspberry preserves
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • Cream the butter with the white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  • Mix the flour and baking powder together. Stir in the flour mixture into the butter mixture and combine.
  • Form dough into 1 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Make an indentation in each cookie and fill with jam. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 107.1 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

JELL-O COOKIES



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Savvy bakers know flavored gelatin can be one of the key ingredients in all kinds of baked goods-like these yummy JELL-O Cookies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 38m

Yield 24 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Beat butter in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar and dry gelatin mix; beat until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining sugar until evenly coated. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten with bottom of glass.
  • Bake 6 to 8 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

JELL-O™ SUGAR COOKIES



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Simple sugar cookies get a burst of color and a burst of flavor thanks to Jell-O™!

Provided by By Karly Campbell

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin strawberry-flavored
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin berry blue-flavored
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin lime-flavored
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ gelatin orange-flavored

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, beat cookie mix, softened butter and egg with spoon or electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Separate dough into 4 small bowls.
  • Add a half packet of each color gelatin per bowl; knead dough to work color in until well combined. Roll each bowl of dough into 5 small balls of dough each.
  • Pour remaining gelatin onto 4 small plates; roll each ball of dough in its corresponding color. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Bake about 12 minutes or until lightly golden on edges. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

JELLO COOKIES W/FROSTING



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Soft and delicious, very easy to make! Any flavor jello works - my family likes strawberry the best.

Provided by JPerez

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup margarine
1/2 cup white sugar
3 ounces gelatin powder (any flavor)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons gelatin powder (same flavor as cookie)
5 tablespoons warm milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar (or more to thicken)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For cookies: Cream margarine, sugar, and box of jello.
  • Mix in one egg at a time, then add milk and vanilla and beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Drop by tsp on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • This is a very soft cookie. After completely cool, frost with jello icing.
  • For icing: Mix all ingredients and stir. Add more powdered sugar if necessary to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.1, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality jello for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk.
  • Stir in the jello powder until just combined.
  • Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, simply beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cookies and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Jello cookies with frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these jello cookies a try!

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