These colorful Jell-O cookies are fun and easy to make with kids

If you’re looking for an at-home project you can do with your kids that is fun, easy and edible, you’ll want to try out these rainbow Jell-O cookies.

Jenn of Princess Pinky Girl shared her version of the dessert on her blog, providing step-by-step instructions for making these colorful cookies.

She used a premade snickerdoodle cookie mix (though a sugar cookie mix also works) plus butter, an egg and different-flavored Jell-O or gelatin powder mixes. After you make the cookie dough , divide it into separate portions and knead the different flavors of gelatin powder into each portion.

Jenn says the cookie dough takes on a texture that’s almost like play dough, which makes it extra fun for kids to work with.

The mixed dough can then be rolled into a ball and covered in granulated sugar or even more flavored gelatin powder if you’d like. Then, place on a cookie sheet and bake.

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The blogger says you can also try variations on the recipe like rolling the dough out and using cookie cutters for cut-out cookies. Or add your own candy, sprinkles or other mix-ins.

Princess Pinky Girl’s pictures of these Jell-O cookies make them look both vibrant and delicious!

The blog has a number of other rainbow-themed desserts you can try too.

You’ll likely have some Jell-O left over after you bake the cookies, and we recommend using it to make these easy candy grapes — another snack that kids can help you make.

And if you’ve got some Peeps lying around after Easter, you can turn those into colorful, edible Peeps play dough .

If you’re looking for a lighter dessert with a similar spin to it, try Kool-Aid-flavored meringue cookies from Smart School House. Or how about homemade Kool-Aid ice cream ?

Any of these desserts would make for colorful family fun in the kitchen this spring and summer.

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