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Christmas Jello Balls

Sally Thompson
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 balls
Calories 80 kcal

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: 1ballCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgSugar: 11g
Keyword christmas dessert, easy recipe, food ideas, holiday sweets, no-bake treats
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