Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 18 balls
These Jello Balls are so cute, it’s hard to grab one and eat. They make such a nice piece on the table. A no-fuss treat that does not require baking or melting simply mix the three ingredients in one bowl!
One of the easiest cookies you can whip up for Christmas or all year round! I have been making these Jello balls regularly, interchanging red jello and green but most of the time mixing both. I believe the red is cherry and green is lime but feel free to use whatever flavour you prefer. As for the thick cream, make sure not to confuse it with whipping cream. And in the ingredients list, I wrote Fussell’s or Carnation but this is all about preference. I always gravitate to Fussell’s as it is what I am used to and I think it’s way better than carnation. Shaking the can vigorously before pouring it into the bowl to make sure the milk solids mixed well with the water. Again, this is about what you prefer.
Ingredients
3/4 c. thick cream, Fussell’s or Carnation brand (170 ml)
3 oz. package red Jello
2 c. unsweetened desiccated coconut, very finely grated and not shredded
How to make Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls
Step 1: Into a mixing bowl, place the thick cream and Jello powder. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: To the mixture, add 1 1/2 cups of the desiccated coconut and mix to incorporate.
Step 3: Into tbsp-sized balls, roll the mixture and into the rest of the coconut, roll the balls to coat.
Step 4: Onto a baking sheet, place the balls, and place them in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
Note:
This recipe makes 18 red Jello balls. You can substitute the red jello for green to make green balls.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. thick cream, Fussell's or Carnation brand (170 ml)
- 3 oz. package red Jello
- 2 c. unsweetened desiccated coconut, very finely grated and not shredded
Instructions
Step 1: Into a mixing bowl, place the thick cream and Jello powder. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: To the mixture, add 1 1/2 cups of the desiccated coconut and mix to incorporate.
Step 3: Into tbsp-sized balls, roll the mixture and into the rest of the coconut, roll the balls to coat.
Step 4: Onto a baking sheet, place the balls, and place them in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
Notes
This recipe makes 18 red Jello balls. You can substitute the red jello for green to make green balls.
