Looking for an enjoyable cookie recipe to make with your children? This Jello cookies recipe combines Jello powder with cake mix. These treats are incredibly simple to prepare and perfect for any season!
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Jello Cookies Recipe
Children will enjoy helping combine the dough to make these colorful, cheerful cookies. They can even assist with flattening the cookies before they go into the oven!
Continue below for the recipe, along with answers to several common questions to review before getting started!
Can I use any color of Jello for this recipe?
Yes, any Jello flavor will work, although the yellow cake mix in this recipe will influence the final colors. For instance, blue Jello may appear green, while purple can become somewhat gray. If you want blue or purple cookies, you may add food coloring to achieve those shades.
For the cookies shown here, we chose lemon, lime, strawberry, and orange Jello, and each of these flavors pairs nicely with the cake mix.
Can I use white cake mix and egg whites so that the dough isn’t yellow?
Yes, you can—instead, use one box of white cake mix along with 4 large egg whites, which equals 1/2 cup of egg whites. This version produces a flatter cookie, but the flavor remains delicious, and no extra food coloring or Jello powder is necessary. Purple Jello mix may still have a slightly gray appearance.
Can I use just 1 flavor of Jello for this recipe?
Yes. To make every cookie the same flavor, leave the dough undivided and mix in all the powder from a 3-ounce box of Jello.
What if I don’t want to press the cookies flat before baking?
If you choose not to flatten the cookies before baking, they will be thicker and need 12-14 minutes in the oven, or until the edges become lightly golden.
Why did my cookies come out hard?
When the baked cookies turn out too firm, reduce the baking time for your next batch.
How should I store these cookies?
Keep these cookies in an airtight container for 3-5 days, or freeze them for as long as 6 months.
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Set the oven to 350 Fahrenehit and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup of oil, and 2 eggs into a large mixing bowl.
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Stir everything together until blended—the dough should be sticky.
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Distribute the dough as evenly as possible among the 4 medium-sized bowls.
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Place 2 tbsp of Jello powder into each bowl of dough, using a separate flavor for every bowl.
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Using a spoon, stir each portion of dough until thoroughly blended.
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Use the cookie scoop to portion the dough, spacing each ball 2-3 inches apart. This allows the cookies sufficient room to spread as they bake.
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With your finger or a paper towel, coat the base of a drinking glass with oil. Dip the glass bottom into a small dish of sugar, then press it onto each cookie to flatten it.
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Place the cookies in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until a pale golden rim forms around them. Let them cool fully on a cooling rack before serving.
Calories: 134kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 173mg, Potassium: 15mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 1mg
Skipping the step of flattening the cookies before baking will result in thicker treats. Bake them for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
If you have extra Jello powder, check out our Jello popsicles recipe!