MONSTER JELLO COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:57:47 +0000

Colorful Monster Jello Cookies are a fun, festive Halloween treat. Chewy butter cookies with great Jello flavor are rolled in sugar and topped with candy eyes!

Halloween is just around the corner and these Monster Jello Cookies are the perfect spooky treat! Orange, lime, and grape Jello mix is added to a sugar cookie base and then rolled in sugar before getting topped with spooky candy eyes. These Halloween treats bake up in minutes and will be perfect for your little ghouls and goblins.

Festive Halloween Treat- Jello Monster Cookies

This recipe for Monster Jello Cookies are an exciting addition to Halloween celebrations. These buttery sugar cookies are not only delicious but also a visually appealing treat that kids and adults alike will love. Topped with candy eyes, they add a whimsical touch to any dessert table.

Making these cookies is a straightforward process that requires simple ingredients and minimal time. The vibrant colors of the Jello mix transform ordinary butter cookies into a festive delight. This creative twist on a classic cookie recipe makes for an engaging baking activity that can be enjoyed with family or friends.

With their eye-catching appearance and enjoyable taste, monster Jello cookies are sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering!

Why you’ll love this Easy Halloween Cookie Recipe

Taste & texture. Monster Jello Cookies are not just visually exciting; they are a delight to taste. The chewy texture of the butter cookies combined with the fruity flavor of Jello creates a unique snacking experience.
Easy to follow steps. The simple ingredients make this recipe accessible to bakers of every level. Common pantry items like flour, sugar, and butter are enhanced with Jello mix for a fun twist.
Kid friendly recipe. Kids will love helping in the kitchen. They can participate in rolling the dough in sugar and decorating the cookies with candy eyes.

Ingredients for Jello Monster Cookies

Sugar: For perfectly sweet and chewy cookies, you need 1 cup of sugar, plus more for rolling dough in.

Butter: Use ⅔ cup of butter, softened, for rich and tender cookies.

Eggs: Help bind the ingredients together by adding 2 eggs to the batter.

Vanilla extract: Enhance all the incredible flavors by adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Flour: You need 3 cups of flour for the base of this cookie recipe.

Baking soda: 1 tsp of baking soda will help the cookies rise properly as they bake.

Jello mixes: For amazing flavor and a fun pop of color, use 2 TBSP of Jello mix, lime, orange and grape flavors.

Food coloring: Make the cookie color more vibrant by adding orange, purple, and green food coloring to the dough.

Candy eyeballs: Decorate these tasty treats with candy eyeballs for a fun and festive dessert.

How to make Jello Halloween Cookies

Prep

Begin by preheating the oven to 400°F. Then line two baking sheets with parchment and then set them aside.

Batter

In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Next add the eggs and vanilla extract, mix until combined.

Proceed to add in the flour and baking soda until well combined.

After that separate the dough evenly into 3 bowls. Continue to add 2 tablespoons of lime Jello mix to a bowl, 2 tablespoons of orange Jello mix to another, and 2 tablespoons of grape Jello mix to the last bowl.

Then add 2-3 drops of food coloring to each corresponding color bowl. Mix until the color and Jello is mixed into the dough evenly.

Shape

Now roll each color of dough into about 1 ½ inch balls, roll them in a bowl of sugar for dusting, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.

Flatten each dough ball slightly and add the candy eyes.

Bake

Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just golden on the bottom. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet until transferring them to a rack to cool.
Serve and enjoy!

Variations of this Monster Cookie Recipe

Colorful Monster Jello Cookies can be adapted in several ways to create unique treats. Here are some ideas:

Add Mix-Ins: Incorporate chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts into the dough for extra texture and flavor.
Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Themed Shapes: Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to create fun shapes like ghosts, pumpkins, or bats.

Monster Jello Cookies

Colorful Monster Jello Cookies are a fun, festive Halloween treat. Chewy butter cookies are rolled in sugar and topped with candy eyes!

Course Cookies, Dessert, treat

Cuisine American

Keyword Monster Jello Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings cookies

Calories 147kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup sugar plus more for rolling
⅔ cup butter softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
6 TBSP Jello mix 2 TBSP each, lime, orange and grape flavors
Food coloring orange, purple, & green
Candy eyeballs

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
Batter: In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
Add in the flour and baking soda until well combined.
Separate the dough evenly into 3 bowls. Add 2 tablespoons of lime jello mix to a bowl, 2 tablespoons orange jello mix to another, and 2 tablespoons grape jello mix to another.
Add 2-3 drops of food coloring to the corresponding bowl. Mix together until the color and jello is mixed into the dough evenly.
Shape: Roll your dough into about 1 ½ inch balls and roll them into a bowl of sugar for dusting. Place the dough on a large parchment lined sheet. Flatten the cookies slightly and add the candy eyes.
Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just golden on the bottom. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet until transferring them to a rack to cool. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

These monster Jello cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

For longer storage, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

How long are Monster Jello cookies good for?

These cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

What are the essential ingredients for making Jello cookies?

The essential ingredients for chewy Jello cookies include butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, Jello mix, baking powder, and eggs. Using the appropriate ratio of these ingredients helps achieve the desired chewy texture and vibrant color.

Can you make Jello cookies with a sugar cookie mix, and how?

Yes, Jello cookies can be made using a sugar cookie mix. Simply follow the package instructions for the sugar cookie base and add the desired flavor of Jello mix. Adjust the baking time as needed to ensure they bake properly.

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Monster Jello Cookies are fun, festive, and delicious Halloween treat everyone will love. These butter cookies are mixed with Jello, rolled in sugar, and topped with candy eyeballs!