Layered Holiday Jigglers

Have you ever made Jello pinwheels? They were my culinary masterpieces in middle school! :) These festive jigglers are my own spin off of the pinwheel recipe and reminiscent of my mom's layered jello. My kids love these!

1 (6 oz.) pkg lime Jello (or flavor/color of choice)
1 cup warm water
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 (6 oz.) pkg cherry Jello (or flavor/color of choice)
1 cup boiling water

Lightly spray 11x17 or 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Mix lime Jello and 1 cup warm water in 2 quart micro-waveable bowl. Microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes. Stir to dissolve completely. Add marshmallows to Jello. Microwave 1 more minute or until marshmallows are almost melted. Stir until completely melted and mixture is smooth (creamy layer will float to top).Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate 45 minute or until set.

After lime layer has set, mix cherry Jello and 1 cup boiling water, and stir to dissolve completely. Gently pour of over lime/marshmallow layers. Chill until set and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.

Rice Krispie Treats

Here's the classic Rice Krispie treat - more for my reference than anything. I think there might be two different versions, the one from the Rice Krispie box that uses more cereal, and the one from the marshmallow bag that uses more marshmallows (the one I prefer) :).

1/4 cup butter
1 pkg large marshmallows - Kraft
6 cups Rice Krispies

Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

Mix in Rice Krispies. Stir until well coated.

Spread the mixture using a buttered spatula or waxed paper evenly into a 9x13 pan coated with cooking spray.

Layered Jello Salad

Any jello and fruit combination can be used. Plan for at least 6-8 hours to prep and for the Jello to set. Great served in a trifle or other straight-sided glass bowl so you can see the different layers. Use small packages of Jello and 1/2 the 2nd layer for a small family.

-Mom Pulsipher

Red, White and Blue Salad

First Layer:
Dissolve a small package raspberry Jello in 1 cup hot water. Cool slightly. Add 1 (16 oz.) can of blueberries* plus all the juice. Let set in a 13x9x2-inch pan. (About 1 hour)
Second Layer:
Soak 1 envelope unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Combine in a small saucepan: 1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped) and 1 cup sugar. Cook over low heat til sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add gelatin mixture, 2 cups sour cream and 1 tsp. vanilla. Mix to a cream consistency and pour over first layer and let set.

Third Layer:
Dissolve 1 large pkg. strawberry Jello in 2 cups hot water. Add 2 cups cold water.  Pour over first two layers and let set.


*Not pie filling. Use large pkg. jello if not adding such a large amount of fruit. If not using fruit, follow directions on the package.