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This recipe uses jelly crystals, or jello, as a colouring and flavouring so pick any flavour you'd like! (Omitting the crystals still works though it isn't as tasty)
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Just to clarify, for Americans this is Jello crystals not jam/jelly :) (packet should be around 75g)
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I decided on blue heaven because BLUE COOKIES!! Need I say more ;)
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Soften your butter or just chop it up small
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Measure out powdered sugar
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Cream the softened butter
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Add egg yolks, one after another while beating
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Combine until well mixed
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Noooww we add the jelly crystals and watch it turn colour
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:D I feel like a little kid
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If it's not exactly the colour you'd like it to be, a little bit of food colour won't hurt
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After your dough is done, slap the lot onto some grease proof paper and push into a round log shape, pushing the dough to eliminate any air bubbles. Tightly roll up the paper.
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Cut a cardboard roll in half to ensure your log stay round! (I used both halves; one near each end)
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Fold over the ends so the dough doesn't dry out :) then place into the fridge at least for 30 min until firm before baking (can store in the freezer too; do not thaw before baking)
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When ready to bake, slice chilled dough into slices; you can make them as thin or as thick as you'd like! (Just not toooooo thick yknow)
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Lay on baking paper
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Bake in a preheated oven for about 12 min, but it depends on your cookie thickness
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Don't let them brown too much or you won't be able to see the bright colours of the jelly!
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Cool, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks (you can freeze baked cookies too)
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You could also roll the log in sprinkles for real pretty cookies!
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What a beauty!
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😀 Icecream sandwich, anyone? (Making slightly thicker cookies and baking for a bit longer is advisable) (triple toffee ice cream is heavenly with these just sayin')
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Enjoy!💚
Ingredients
230 | Grams Butter [2 sticks] |
90 | Grams Powdered sugar [2/3 cup] |
2 | Large egg yolks |
Pinch of salt | |
1 | Teaspoon Vanilla or almond extract |
280 | Grams All purpose/plain flour [2 cups] |
1 | Pack Jell-O/jelly crystals |