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Boo-tiful Jello Cups



Jello cups are a classic party dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This recipe for boo-tiful Jello cups is a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (6 ounces) lime Jello

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup cold water

  • 1 cup green food coloring

  • 1 package (6 ounces) orange Jello

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup cold water

  • 1 package (6 ounces) black Jello

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup cold water

  • 12 mini muffin liners

  • Toothpicks

  • Halloween candy, for decorating

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the lime Jello in the boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of cold water.

  2. Pour the lime Jello mixture into the mini muffin liners, filling each liner about 2/3 full.

  3. Place the mini muffin tin in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until the Jello is set.

  4. In a separate large bowl, dissolve the orange Jello in the boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of cold water.

  5. Using a spoon, drizzle the orange Jello mixture over the lime Jello in the mini muffin liners.

  6. Place the mini muffin tin back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until the Jello is set.

  7. In a third large bowl, dissolve the black Jello in the boiling water. Stir in 1 cup of cold water.

  8. Using a spoon, drizzle the black Jello mixture over the orange Jello in the mini muffin liners.

  9. Place the mini muffin tin back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until the Jello is set.

  10. Remove the mini muffin tin from the refrigerator and insert a toothpick into the center of each Jello cup.

  11. Decorate the Jello cups with Halloween candy.

  12. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks:

  • For a fun twist, you can use different colors of Jello.

  • You can also add different types of candy to the Jello cups, such as gummy worms, M&Ms, or chocolate chips.

  • To make the Jello cups ahead of time, assemble them up to step 10. Cover the mini muffin tin tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to serve, remove the mini muffin tin from the refrigerator and let the Jello cups sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before decorating.

Story:

I first made boo-tiful Jello cups when I was a kid. My mom used to make them for Halloween parties, and I always loved them. The bright colors and the fun shapes were always a hit with my friends.

As I got older, I started making boo-tiful Jello cups for my own parties. I would always try to come up with new and creative ways to decorate them. I would use different colors of Jello, different types of candy, and even edible glitter.

My boo-tiful Jello cups were always a hit with my guests. They were a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for boo-tiful Jello cups! They are a fun and easy way to add a touch of Halloween magic to your next party.


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