Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F with a rack in the center position. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Prepare sugar cookie mix according to package instructions, including the butter, egg, and vanilla (or use your favorite recipe for homemade sugar cookies.)

Step 3

Divide dough into 4 equal portions (you can eyeball it or to be exact, use a kitchen scale) and place in individual bowls.

Step 4

Combine each ball of dough with 3 tablespoons of one color of jello, so you end up with 4 different colored doughs.

Step 5

Using your hands, knead dough until well combined. (To brighten or deepen the colors, you can add a small amount of gel food coloring to the dough.) Set aside, continue until all four colors have been made.

Step 6

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the dough into 1-inch balls.

Step 7

Place granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll dough balls until coated and set on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Continue until all dough is rolled. (I got 9 cookies of each color.)

Step 9

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops become firm and the bottoms are just barely golden. Don't overbake. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes and enjoy.