Description
Bright, colorful, and irresistibly fun, these Christmas Jello Balls are the perfect no-bake holiday treat. With their soft, chewy texture and coconut coating, they are ideal for quick dessert ideas, easy recipes, and festive food ideas.
Ingredients
2 boxes (3 oz each) flavored gelatin (red and green)
2 cups boiling water
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
few drops food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. In separate bowls, dissolve each gelatin flavor in boiling water
2. Add mini marshmallows and stir until melted
3. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract
4. Enhance color with food coloring if desired
5. Chill mixture until partially set
6. Roll into small balls using your hands
7. Coat each ball in shredded coconut
8. Refrigerate again until firm
9. Serve chilled
Notes
Use finely shredded coconut for best texture
Lightly grease hands to prevent sticking
Avoid over-chilling before shaping
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, easy recipe, no-bake treats, holiday sweets, food ideas