Jello Jigglers are a fun and delicious snack or dessert option. This is very thick Jello; it holds its shape, which makes it easy to serve. Plus, you can create designs based on a party theme or even the season. Older kids can help make them, and they’re a fun Jello treat everyone can enjoy.
Jello Jigglers are truly very easy to make, and I’ll share my best tips that will keep Jello from sticking to the pan.
Recipe Overview: Jello Jigglers
Ready In: 3 hours and 5 minutes, including chill time.
Serves: 6-8 people
Main Ingredients: All you need is a 3oz box of jello and boiling water.
Why You’ll Love It: This is a no-bake recipe that kids can help make and customize!
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Key Ingredients
- Jello – 3-ounce box, you can use regular or sugar free.
- Water- you’ll bring it to a boil- which is important for how the jello sets up.
- Non-stick cooking spray- I’ve tried greasing the pan with butter and it did not work well.
You can use any regular Jello flavor or sugar free. In addition to these ingredients, you’ll also want a square metal baking pan like you would use from brownies.
It can be 9×9 inches or 8×8 inches. The smaller size will make slightly thicker Jello Jigglers.
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How to Make Jello Jigglers
For one 3-ounce box of Jello you will need one cup of boiling water. If you want to make multiple boxes/flavors, keep this ratio.
Step 1. Bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat. Whisk in the Jello mix until dissolved.
Prep the baking pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray and then lightly wiping off any excess. If there are spray droplets, this can create imperfections in your Jello Jigglers.
Step 2. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Then, place in the refrigerator until the Jello sets, at least 3-4 hours. I usually just let it set overnight.
Step 3. You can use a sharp knife to cut the Jello into squares or rectangles. Or you can use cookie cutters to create shapes. Use a spatula or your clean hands to remove Jello Jigglers from the pan.
What is the key to firm Jello Jigglers?
Using boiling water helps make sure that the jello jigglers set firmly.
How do you make sure the jello jigglers don’t stick to the pan?
There are a few answers to this one! Metal pans work better than glass or ceramic. Also make sure to use non-stick cooking spray as opposed to butter to grease the pan.
How do you remove jello jigglers from the pan if they stick?
If they don’t easily remove, let the pan warm up in a shallow dish of warm water for a few seconds OR just leave the pan out of the refrigerator for a little bit to let the pan warm.
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Ingredients
- 1 box Jello mix (3 ounces)
- 1 cup water
- non-stick cooking spray
Equipment
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Whisk in the Jello mix until dissolved.
- Prep the baking pan but spray with non-stick cooking spray and then lightly wipe off any excess.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Then, place in the refrigerator until the Jello sets, at least 3-4 hours. I usually just let it set overnight.
- You can use a sharp knife to cut the Jello into squares or rectangles. Or you can use cookie cutters to create shapes. Use a spatula or your clean hands to remove Jello Jigglers from the pan.
Notes
- The metal pan can be 9×9 inches or 8×8 inches. The smaller size will make slightly thicker Jello Jigglers.
- Be sure to use boiling water as that helps the jello solidify.
- Leftover Jello Jigglers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.Â
- Be sure to grease your pan with non-stick cooking spray before adding the jello to the pan to avoid it sticking to the pan.Â
- Refrigerate for 3 hours or until jello is solid, I usually just let it chill overnight.Â
Nutrition
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Love that these can be made into any shape with our cookie cutters – so fun!
This recipe is so nostalgic!
My two-year old son is obsessed with these!