Using JELL-O® gelatin to make a cool Halloween treat is easy and relatively inexpensive. The following will give you directions and tips for making pumpkin shaped Jigglers® for Halloween. This is great for class parties, Halloween parties, or an after trick-or-treat snack.

What You Will Need

• 2-8 serving packages of Orange JELL-O Gelatin (the big boxes or four small boxes)
• 2 1/2 cups boiling water (do not use cold water)
• 1 tube Black Decorating Gel
• Pumpkin Shaped Cookie Cutters
• Metal Spatula
• Serving Plate

How to Make Pumpkin JELL-O® Jigglers®

Step 1: Following the directions on the box of JELL-O®, boil the water. This takes approximately 6 minutes in a microwave oven using a microwave safe bowl.

Step 2: Empty the contents of the JELL-O packages into a 9″x13″ cake pan.

Step 3: Carefully pour the boiling water over the powder.

NOTE: The package directions say to mix in a bowl and pour into the cake pan. I find it easier to only pour the boiling water one time directly into the cake pan.

Step 4: Use a large mixing spoon to stir the powder and water to help dissolve the gelatin.

Step 5: Once all the gelatin is dissolved (the color turns from cloudy to clear), carefully place the pan in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to cool for 3 hours.

Step 6: Remove the pan from the refrigerator and place bottom of pan in warm water to release the Jigglers from the pan.

Step 7: Remove the JELL-O pan from the water and begin cutting out pumpkins.

NOTE: Using different sizes of cookie cutters will allow you to maximize the number of pumpkins you can get out of the JELL-O. Cut each pumpkin as close to the other as possible.

Step 8: Scoop up the pumpkins and remove the excess JELL-O. Place each pumpkin on the serving plate.

Step 9: Use the black decorating gel to create jack-o-lantern faces on each Jiggler.

Variation: Black Cherry JELL-O or other dark flavors can be used as bats, cats, or witches.

This is a simple idea to make a great treat your family will love to enjoy during Halloween. Simply store any leftover Jigglers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Happy Halloween!