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Creamy Lime Jello Sugar Cookies

Lime Jello Sugar Cookies are soft, vibrant cookies flavored with lime gelatin and topped with a tangy lime cream frosting. Easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for parties or seasonal baking.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 3 oz box lime Jello (set aside 1 tablespoon for frosting)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Rolling

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Frosting

  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime Jello powder (from above

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
  • Beat butter and ¾ cup sugar until fluffy, then mix in lime Jello powder.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  • Scoop dough into balls, roll in ¼ cup sugar, and place on baking sheet.
  • Flatten tops gently with a glass.
  • Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers slightly glossy; cool 3–5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese, add powdered sugar, milk, and reserved Jello powder; mix until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cookies and let sit 10 minutes before serving.