Description
Bright, colorful rainbow cookies infused with fruity gelatin flavors and rolled in sparkling sugar for a fun, festive treat that is soft, sweet, and bursting with vibrant colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 small boxes (3 oz each) flavored gelatin powder in assorted colors
- ½ cup extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough evenly into 4 separate bowls.
- Knead 3 tablespoons of a different flavored gelatin powder into each dough portion until evenly colored.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball smooth between your palms.
- Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the tops are cracked and set without browning.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overbaking to maintain the bright rainbow colors. Use contrasting gelatin flavors and colors for the most vibrant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 22mg