I'll probably sneak a few treats in for the teachers and staff along the way. This year will be an end of an era. All of my children went to this school. the teachers and staff are like a second family. Both the Middle school and High School are good schools also but ...
You moms all know what I'm saying. It's going to be different next year.
When I saw these cookies from Sally's Baking Addiction, I just had to run to the kitchen. So pink, so pretty and a great flavor combination! I love using Jello in baking and I knew I could make something almost as pretty with what I had in the cabinets.
Yes, I have partial packets of Jell-O in my baking cabinet, as I've told you before, using it as a flavoring is the bomb. Just try adding a tablespoon of it to a vanilla milkshake!
I made 2 different recipes for these cookies. This is the recipe the family voted to share. I'm still going to work on the other one. I think it has possibilities.
Cherry White Chocolate Pudding Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Cherry flavored Jello
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 package instant white chocolate pudding (3.3 ounces)
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag white chocolate chips
Cream butter, sugar and Jello together. Add eggs and vanilla, cream again. Combine flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl then slowly add to butter mixture. Once all combined, fold in chocolate chips. Spoon onto parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.
I'm sharing at some of these great parties.
These are so pretty Joan! I need to make pudding cookies. It's been too long!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous and perfect for Valentine's Day. Just to share a little secret, I have partial pudding and jell-o packet in my cupboard too.
ReplyDeletePerfect for Valentine cookies! I'll be making these! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the color, my fav! These are perfect for the the up coming Valentine's holiday :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and delicate! Bet they taste just fabulous. Not only for Valtentine's day but also a bridal or baby shower - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are a perfect color! Kelli is right - perfect for a girl baby shower!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll link up at Off the Hook!
Such a pretty pink! I am going to have to try adding Jello to my cookies! I'm missing out on something here! Oh, don't tell me that it all ends in 5th grade???? NOOO!
ReplyDeleteThese really are beautiful! White chocolate and cherry? A match made in heaven! My daughters will love the PINKness. :)
ReplyDelete~Joy from Yesterfood
Pretty cookies, Joan! These would be perfect for Valentine's Day!
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ReplyDeleteWe just found your blog. You have a great blog with yummy recipes. These cookies are very temping!! YUM!
We are hosting our 2nd link party tomorrow and would like to invite you to link up with us.
Thanks!
The Busy Bee's,
Myrna and Joye
http://thebusybhive.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous pink cookies! what's not to love? :)
ReplyDeleteI am definitely trying these out!!! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
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Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
Our schools don't allow home baked treats even in the elementary schools :(. Still, it was a shock, after 10 years in a row, to not be a "room mother" when my youngest went off to middle school. Maybe that's why I send my son so many college care packages! I understand your sense of baking urgency :)I have been using different varieties of pudding mix in cookies but I haven't tried jello yet. Your pretty pink cookies have convinced me. They sound great!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a little too long since my last pudding cookie...I'm feeling the itch to get in my kitchen and bake some!! I love how pretty and pink these are. So fun to use cherry jello for the flavor too!!!
ReplyDeleteAre you using instant pudding or cook-type pudding?
ReplyDeleteInstant.
DeleteOh yum! These are so pretty! I can relate to your sense of urgency too. My son's friends still appreciate the homemade snacks that are always available at our house though - so keep that cookie jar and freezer well-stocked! lol
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these. I love the idea of a cherry flavored cookie, something I haven't had before. The colors are perfect for Valentine's Day! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cute blog you have! Love these pink cookies. I hope you stop by to link sometime- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/01/link-party-5.html
ReplyDeleteNancy
check out delicious cookies. will have some!!!
ReplyDeletethese are just so pretty! Too good to eat! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty. I need to make these for my grands. Thank you for sharing.
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http://simpleesue.com/honduras-missions-making-things-last
So totally original! I'm stopping by from Couponing & Cooking blog hop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Angie
godsgrowinggarden.com
So cute! I bet these are delish! I'm going to have to try them this week for Valentines day! I'm your latest follower via the blog hop on "I should be mopping the floor"
ReplyDeleteDo you think this would work with other flavored jello?
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Any flavor will work. I can tell you the Lime Jello will look a little dull in color, same goes for the Berry Blue. You can add a little food coloring to brighten them up. The flavors are still great!
DeleteYUM!!! Do you think I could make these as a bar? What would you suggest for pan size and cooking time? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAudrey <3
I love this for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteI, of course, love these. :) So amazing and gorgeous. I need to try your version with pudding and jello mix!
ReplyDeleteI love these cookies Joan! I used the Jello in cookies and was supremely pleased with the result! Would love if you would share this at Iron Chef Mom-White Chocolate!
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Ok, so I HAD to try these. I made them and mine didn't flatten out, they stayed as little lumps. Did you have to flatten yours? Mine were also really dry and flaky like there wasn't enough moisture. HELP PLEASE!!!
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Samantha, I'm so sorry. I didn't have to flatten my cookies. Maybe cut back on the flour a bit. I spoon my flour into my measuring cups when I measure so it doesn't pack down. The dough should be moist, like a chocolate chip cookie dough. Please let me know if you try them again. And how they turn out.
DeleteWhat a pretty cookie! Love that you use jello for it - very interesting! I bet they did not last long at your house!
ReplyDeletehow many does this recipe make?
ReplyDeleteThis recipe will make about 40 cookies.
DeleteI could only find white chocolate instant pudding for 1.1 ounces (32 grams). Should I add 2 more packages of the pudding?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you found a concentrated pudding. The 3.3 ounce package I used makes 4 1/2 cup servings. If yours does the same, I'd stick with one package.
DeleteRaspberry jello + chocolate pudding = super delicious!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome combination!
DeleteHow yummy looking and pretty these are Joan! Yes and kids do grow up way too fast, enjoy every moment though there's always a new kind of fun around each corner!
ReplyDeleteWould it be okay to use strawberry jello instead? Do you believe they would have the same color?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the strawberry would be gorgeous, the colors when you make the Jell-o are very close.
DeleteDo you actually make the pudding or just use the powder in the recipe?
ReplyDeleteYou just add the powder mix to the batter.
DeleteHello I found you on Pinterest and love your blog and these cookies look awesome!! I want to invite you my linky party so you can share some of your amazing recipes!! Hope to see you there!! http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-week-3-valentines-edition/
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look awesome! I'm not a white chocolate fan, but I'm thinking "chocolate covered strawberries". What do you think about using vanilla pudding to get the pink color still? and milk or dark chocolate chips
ReplyDeleteBaMs Mom, I think that would be a wonderful combination.
DeleteMy mom loves cherry chip cake with cherry chip frosting! Her birthday is coming up and I think she would enjoy these... I made them and they are delicious, but I think I need to add more cherry flavored jello for more cherry flavoring. Did you do the jello for color or flavor? She is a cherry freak and I am even thinking of chopping dried cherries up and adding them in, like I said her FAV
ReplyDeleteHi Kursten, I used the Jell-O for both color and Flavor. Feel free to add more, it won't hurt this recipe at all. I think the dried cherries would be a wonderful addition and take these cookies to the next level.
DeleteMade these for Valentine's Day and they turned out perfect! I used the 32g pudding (1 package) and it worked fine. Thanks for the idea! My daughter loved that they were pink.
ReplyDeleteLaura, so glad your daughter enjoyed the cookies, happy belated Valentines to you!
DeleteDo you think I could use a different flavor of jello and have it taste good?
ReplyDeleteThe possibilities with these cookies are endless, you could use Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange, probably any flavor Jell-o that you can find. Let me know what flavors combination you go with if you decide to make these!
DeleteHow many cookies does the batter make?
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's just me, but I thought the cookies would have a cherry flavor. Perhaps the cherry jello was only used to achieve the pink color. I was disappointed.
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