Easy and chewy cookie bars for St. Patrick’s day made using a package of lime flavored jello. These easy cookie bars are so quick and easy to make, it is like a classic sugar cookie dough, except with a packet of dry jello. These easy cookie bars have a delicious lime flavor and green color that makes them the perfect dessert to bake this St. Patrick’s day.
The cookie dough is stared out like a classic sugar cookie dough, then a packet of lime flavored jello is added to the cookie dough. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased square baking dish. Bake until the center of the cookie bars comes out clean with a toothpick. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
St. Patrick's Day Jello Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 oz. lime jello packet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with sugar until fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour mixture, mix until it is fully combined. Add in the dry jello packet, and mix until it is fully combined. Evenly press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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