Best 7 Jello Frosted Cookies Recipes

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Jello frosted cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, complemented by the vibrant and flavorful frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, creating these delectable cookies is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Let's dive into the ingredients and steps involved in making these jello-inspired culinary wonders.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

SOFT FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES



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These taste just like Loft House sugar cookies and are just as soft.

Provided by Ashley Bluth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, or more to taste
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat vegetable shortening, white sugar, 1/4 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Slowly beat flour mixture into shortening mixture to make a smooth dough.
  • Roll dough out 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into shapes. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frosting is spreadable and slightly fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 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

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

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

JELLO FROSTED COOKIES



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Coconut cookies with tangy frosting made with Jell-O.

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package(s) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 cup(s) flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon(s) coconut extract
FROSTING:
4 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoon(s) jell-o flavor of your choice
1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon(s) corn syrup, light

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cookie dough, coconut and coconut extract. Knead until well-mixed. Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out different shapes. Bake at 350 ^ for 12-14 minutes. Remove to cool on wire racks. Beat cream cheese,corn syrup, Jell-O and powdered sugar until combined. Spread on cookies.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of butter and shortening for a richer flavor and texture.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking to prevent spreading.
  • Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch for a crispy cookie.
  • Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting.
  • For a smooth and glossy frosting, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the powdered sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
  • Add a few drops of food coloring to the frosting for a fun and festive look.
  • Decorate the cookies with sprinkles, nonpareils, or other festive toppings.

Conclusion:

Jello Frosted Cookies are a fun and easy treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of flavors and colors to choose from, you can create cookies that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Jello Frosted Cookies a try!

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