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Patriotic Jello Cookies

Patriotic Jello Cookies

Brighten up your celebrations with these delightful Patriotic Jello Cookies! Perfectly festive for the Fourth of July, these cookies combine sweet, buttery dough with vibrant jello flavors, creating a colorful treat that everyone will enjoy. Not only are they easy to make in just 18 minutes, but they also offer endless customization options for decoration—ideal for BBQs, picnics, or cozy gatherings at home. With their fun colors and delicious taste, these cookies become an instant hit on any dessert table.

  • Total Time: 45 minute
  • Yield: Makes approximately 36 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 oz red jello mix
  • 3 oz blue jello mix
  • Cream cheese frosting
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well; stir in vanilla.
  4. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide dough in half; mix red jello into one half and blue jello into the other.
  6. Prepare a jello-sugar coating by mixing equal parts of jello and sugar in small bowls.
  7. Roll cookie dough into tablespoon-sized balls; coat each ball in the corresponding jello mixture.
  8. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; flatten slightly.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool completely before decorating.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 28g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Enhance flavor with lemon zest or almond extract if desired. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Ensure even cookie sizes using a cookie scoop.

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