Magical Christmas Jello Balls That Win Every Holiday
A fun, no-bake holiday treat everyone loves to make! These colorful Jello balls are perfect for Christmas parties and kid-friendly gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 oz) red Jello (strawberry or cherry)
- 1 box (3 oz) green Jello (lime)
- 1 cup boiling water (per box)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional for creamy version)
- Extra coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Mix the Jello Base: In two separate bowls, dissolve each Jello flavor in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Chill Until Thickened: Let the Jello sit in the fridge for 1–1.5 hours until it reaches a thick, scoopable consistency.
- Shape into Balls: Use a small scoop or spoon to shape into 1-inch balls. If desired, mix with a little sweetened condensed milk for a creamy, chewy twist.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each ball generously in shredded coconut.
- Chill and Serve: Let them chill for 15 more minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat sweetened condensed milk if opting for the creamy version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
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