1-Preheat and Prepare: First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line three baking trays with parchment paper. This step ensures even baking and easy cleanup, which is great for busy parents. Measure all ingredients precisely to avoid any mix-ups.

2-Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. In another bowl, beat 1 ½ cups butter until creamy, then add 1 cup granulated sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, then gradually incorporate the flour mixture.

3-Add Colors and Shape: Divide the dough into four sections and work with one at a time, keeping the rest refrigerated. To each section, add 2 tablespoons of flavored gelatin powder and a few drops of matching gel paste food coloring, mixing well. Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to form 1-inch dough balls and roll each in matching flavored gelatin powder.

4-Bake and Cool: Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared trays and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies set. Let them cool on the trays before serving to keep that soft texture. For more baking tips, check out our guide on chocolate zucchini bread recipes that offer similar techniques.