Easter Carrot Jello Jiggler
Easy to make Carrot Shaped Treats for a cute Easter treat for the kids, farm-themed party idea or a spring treat.
Yield: 10
Calories: 131cal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- strong quart-sized zip tight bags
- saucepan
- measuring cup
- twist tie
Materials
Ingredients:
- 12 oz. orange gelatin
- 2&1/2 cups steaming hot water
- 4 green pull and peel Twizzlers approximate
Instructions
- Dissolve the 2 packets of orange jello into the hot water
- Let it cool off a bit
- Scoop 1/3 cup into each quart-sized baggie - push all of the air out and seal the bag
- Hold it so the liquid forms into a bottom corner
- Secure with a twist tie
- Place seam side down onto a platter
- Refrigerate the bags for 3+ hours
- When you are ready for your carrots, carefully cut the bag open on the seam, and start to peel it at the sides
- Set the jiggler down and pull carefully the rest of the bag off - being extra careful at the tip where it can be a little more fragile
- For the greenery - cut a few pieces of licorice and push them into the top of the carrot
Notes
Make-Ahead and Storage:
You can make these Jell-O Jigglers a few days in advance. Prepare everything and refrigerate the Jell-O in the bag. Wait until just before party time to insert the licorice into the carrots and refrigerate until ready to eat
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
nutrition facts are only an estimate
Nutrition
Calories: 131cal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 29g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.04mg