Weeknights are always so busy! I wanted to do something easy and fun with the kids as an after dinner activity and treat. Then I remembered Jigglers! I haven’t made Jigglers since I was a kid! I used traditional Jello for this recipe, but I’m sure you can look into Vegan options for this as well.

This is my super simple recipe so you can give them a try!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 – 6 ounce packet of Jello (I used strawberry but pick your favorite)
• 1.25 cups – Boiling water
• 1 – 9×13 baking pan (Use a Pyrex if you have one – the higher sides help)
• Saran wrap
• Cookie cutters

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Line your baking pan (Pyrex) with Saran wrap leaving a little overhang on each side. This will make it much easier to get your Jigglers out later – and makes it so you don’t have to grease the pan.
• Next, boil the water in a sauce pan.
• Pour the Jello powder into the boiling water, turnoff the heat, and gently mix with a whisk until completely dissolved
• Pour the hot Jello mixture into your prepared pan. Be careful, the liquid is very hot so pour slowly.
• Put the pan into the fridge. Please be sure to clear a shelf so there is room for the hot Jello pan to sit flat in the fridge. Do not set this on top of anything but the shelf in the fridge.
• Let the Jello set in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Do not add any cold water or ice – that will dilute the Jello and you won’t have successful Jigglers!
• Once the Jello is fully set, get out the cookie cutters, make shapes, eat up and have fun!!!!

NOTE:

There is a new NATURAL Jello available flavored with real fruit juice and other natural flavors. It looks like this! I believe these come in a 3 ounce package, so you would need 2 packages to make this recipe.

A VEGAN NOTE:

For those looking for a vegan or vegetarian option, google Vegan Gelatin for some fantastic alternatives. I also found a great recipe (listed below) with information about Agar Agar (vegan) – so check it out! Try out her recipe – so worth it!

Agar Agar Fruit Jellies – The Food Librarian