Are you looking for a fun and unique cookie recipe? Then check out these adorable and tasty Tie Dye Jello Cookies.

Tie Dye Jello Cookies

Tie-dye patterns have been popular in fashion and art for decades, but have you ever considered applying this vibrant and groovy technique to cookies? Tie-dyed cookies with Jello are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, bringing a burst of colors and flavors to your baking endeavors.

This fun and creative baking project is perfect for kids and adults alike, making it an excellent activity for family gatherings, birthday parties, or simply for indulging in your love for colorful treats. In this post, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of making these mesmerizing tie-dyed cookies with Jello.

How to make Tie Dye Jello Cookies

Makes 15 cookies

Prep time: 30 minutes

Chill time: 1 hour

Cook time: 10 minutes

What you need to make tie-dye jello cookies

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup sugar

1 egg

4 3-ounce packages of Jell-o, any flavors (I used berry blue, strawberry, orange, and lime)

Directions for making Tie Dye Jello Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat to combine.

Add the flour mixture and beat until well combined.

To achieve the tie-dye effect, separate the cookie dough portions into small bowls. For each bowl, choose a different flavor of Jello and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the dry Jello powder to the dough. Mix thoroughly until the Jello is evenly distributed and the dough takes on the vibrant color of the Jello. For additional intensity, you can also add a few drops of gel food coloring in complementary colors to each bowl.

Chill the cookie dough

Step 3: Chill the Cookie Dough

Cover each bowl of colored dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough not only helps the flavors to meld but also makes it easier to work with when it’s time to shape the cookies.

After chilling, pinch off a small amount of dough from each color and lightly squeeze the pieces together in your hand. Each color should be around 1 teaspoon of dough.

Roll the dough into a ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet.

Lightly press the ball down with your hand to flatten it.

Place the baking sheet in the oven to bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. The result? A batch of stunning tie-dyed cookies with a spectrum of colors and delightful Jello flavors.

Tips for Perfect Tie-Dyed Cookies

1. Experiment with Colors: Don’t be afraid to mix and match different flavors of Jello and gel food colors to create a wide range of tie-dye patterns.

2. Use Parchment Paper: Lining your baking sheets with parchment paper ensures that the cookies don’t stick and come off easily after baking.

3. Store Properly: To keep your tie-dyed cookies fresh and vibrant, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

 

Yield: 16

Tie Dye Jello Cookies

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Are you looking for fun and unique cookies? Then check out these adorable and tasty Tie Dye Jello Cookies.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 3-ounce packages Jell-o, any flavors (I used berry blue, strawberry, orange, and lime)

Instructions

1. 
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  
   Add the egg and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat until well combined.    
   
3. Separate the dough into four sections. Add 2 tablespoons of Jell-o to each section and work it into the dough with your hands. Add food coloring for brighter colors, if desired. 
   
4. When all the colors are mixed, Chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Then pinch off a small amount of dough from each color and lightly squeeze the pieces together in your hand. Each color should be around 1 teaspoon of dough. 
   
5. Roll the dough into a ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly press the ball down with your hand to flatten it.   
   
6. Place the baking sheet in the oven to bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

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