Red Hots Cherry Jello Jigglers -Retro Recipe

I've had this retro Cherry Jello with Red Hots Candy saved for quite a while. The original idea makes a jello mold at Christmas with apple, celery and walnuts. But I thought we'd update it a bit by making jigglers and serving it for Valentine's Day. And if you happen to have a mini heart shaped cookie cutter, well, that's just perfect! What to do with the non-heart pieces? I suggest letting the kids have the hearts and add the leftovers to pretty glasses, serve with whipped cream and call it a parfait, or they make a great treat for the cook:@)

Traditional Jello Jigglers call for 1 C water per 3 oz box of Jello.

If you want to stretch this a little more,

or want to tame the cinnamon flavor a tad,

you can add up to 1/4 C more cold water and still be able to hold the Jello in your fingers.

Red Hot Cherry Jello Jigglers

Four serving size cherry Jello

1 C boiling water, divided

1/4 C Red Hots candy

Up to 1/4 C cold water if desired

1. Dissolve Jello in 1/2 C hot water.
2. Dissolve Red Hots in 1/2 C hot water, stir both liquids together and add cold water if using.
3. Pour into desired mold or bowl (I used my LeCreuset 5" square baking dish) and chill until set, approximately 4 hours, overnight is always best.
4. Dip bottom of mold in warm water, dry with towel, turn Jello Jigglers out onto plate. Cut as desired.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

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