Jello Candy Melts Made Easy – A Colorful Treat Everyone Will Love Recipe
These Jello Candy Melts are a fun, colorful treat made with flavored Jello and unflavored gelatin. Easy to prepare with just a few ingredients, they set perfectly in molds or dishes and provide a chewy, sweet snack that’s perfect for parties, kids, or anytime you want a playful dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Gelatin Mixture
- 1 box (3 oz) flavored Jello (any flavor)
- 2 envelopes (0.25 oz each) unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water
For Greasing
- Nonstick spray or butter (for greasing molds)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the flavored Jello, unflavored gelatin envelopes, and cold water. Stir together and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom and absorb the water.
- Dissolve gelatin: Microwave the bowl for 1 minute. Remove and stir thoroughly until the gelatin and Jello powders are completely dissolved, creating a smooth liquid.
- Prepare molds: Lightly grease your candy molds or dish with nonstick spray or butter to ensure easy release of the candies later.
- Pour and chill: Pour the dissolved gelatin mixture into the greased molds or dish evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is fully set and firm.
- Cut or unmold: Once firm, either pop the candies out of the molds or cut the gelatin slab into bite-sized pieces, ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of Jello to customize the candies to your liking.
- Be sure to let the gelatin bloom properly for a smooth texture.
- Greasing molds lightly helps prevent sticking and makes removal easier.
- If you don’t have molds, pour into a flat dish and cut into pieces once set.
- Store candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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