Jello Jigglers

If you like Jell-O, you’ll love these fun Jello Jigglers! They’re fun and colorful, smooth in texture, and fruity flavored. These wiggly, jiggly gelatin treats are great for everyday snacks or special occasion treats for kids and adults.

Customize these no bake jelly jigglers for any holiday using different colors and shapes. Make them early in the day and enjoy once set in the afternoon or start them in the evening for fresh treats the next day.

Why You'll Love These Jello Jigglers

• The simplest recipe ever. There are only two ingredients in this recipe – yes, really! It couldn’t be any more straightforward to recreate this age-old nostalgia favorite.
• It’s customizable. Even though this jiggler recipe is simple, it still offers plenty of opportunity to get creative with shapes, colors, flavors, and additions to make your own unique creation.
• Minimal prep work. The majority of the time it takes to make jelly jigglers is spent waiting for the Jell-O to set into a smooth, firm gelatin. Otherwise, it only takes ten minutes of active prep work to make this no bake recipe.

Ingredient Notes

To make these fun Jello Jigglers, you will need only two ingredients in this recipe, but there’s still room to make adjustments to tailor it to your preferences (full measurements in recipe card below):

• Jell-o mix - use your favorite flavor of Jell-O in this recipe or decide based on color – it’s completely up to you! You can also opt for the sugar-free Jell-O packages if you wish.
• boiling water - you can make the shapes more opaque by swapping ½ cup or more of the water with gently heated cow’s milk or plant-based alternatives like almond or coconut milk. If you decide to add cow’s milk, heat it slowly over low heat to prevent curdling before adding it to the gelatin powder.

You will also need measuring cups, mixing bowls, and a 9x13-inch pan or two 8-inch square pans (depending on how many colors you want to use).

How to Make Jello Jigglers

1. Combine ingredients. Select either 2 packs of the same color dry gelatin mix, or select 2 different colors:
   • If using 1 color: In a large mixing bowl, combine boiling water and 2 packs of dry gelatin mix. Stir for at least 3 minutes until the jello mix is completely dissolved. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.
   • If using 2 colors: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups boiling water and one pack of dry gelatin mix. Stir for at least 3 minutes until the jello mix is completely dissolved. Repeat again in another mixing bowl with the remaining boiling water and remaining pack of dry gelatin mix. Pour into another 8-inch square pan.

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2. Pour. If using one colour, pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. If using two colors, pour each into a separate 8-inch square pan.

3. Chill. Refrigerate the pan(s) for 3-4 hours, or until firm.
4. Cut out. Dip bottom of the pan in warm water for 15 seconds to loosen it up. Use 2-inch cookie cutters to cut the jello into decorative shapes. Carefully lift the jello shapes out of the pan.

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Storage Instructions

How to Store

Carefully wrap your jelly jigglers on a plate or dish in plastic cling wrap or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. If you add other perishable foods to your jigglers, like fruit, you may need to shorten the storage time to 2-3 days.

Freezing

It’s not typically recommended to freeze gelatin products like these jello jigglers for two reasons: it won’t freeze completely (meaning you can’t really extend the lifespan beyond the time you refrigerate it) and because it won’t retain the same consistency or texture once thawed.

• How to store: Carefully wrap your jelly jigglers on a plate or dish in plastic cling wrap or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. If you add other perishable foods to your jigglers, like fruit, you may need to shorten the storage time to 2-3 days.
• Stay on-theme: Choose your color(s) according to upcoming holidays or seasonal themes and match them with coordinating cookie cutter shapes to go the extra mile.
• Layer it up: Impress your family and friends by layering multiple colors of Jell-O on top of each other to make these fun treats – just make sure you let the layers set before adding more colors or you’ll end up with a strangely-colored mess and no layers.
• Add creative mix-ins: You don’t have to leave these jelly jigglers plain! You can add sliced or chopped fruit or whole berries to add visual interest and increased nutritional value to your jello jigglers.

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