Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls

Jello Flavors: The heart of this recipe lies in the choice of Jello flavors. You can get creative here! Red and green Jello are classic choices for Christmas, but you can mix it up with different fruit flavors like cherry, lime, or strawberry.
Mini Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows add a delightful texture and sweetness to the Jello balls. Use fresh ones for the best results.
Crushed Pineapple: Opt for canned crushed pineapple and make sure to drain it well to avoid excess liquid in your mixture.
Chopped Nuts (Optional): If you enjoy a bit of crunch in your Jello balls, consider adding chopped nuts. Pecans or walnuts work wonderfully, but you can choose your favorite.
Powdered Sugar: This will be used to roll the Jello balls in for a sweet and festive coating.
Making Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls:
Now, let’s dive into the steps to create these delightful holiday treats:

Prepare the Jello Mixtures: Dissolve the red and green Jello in separate bowls, each with 1/2 cup of boiling water. Stir until the Jello is completely dissolved.
Add Mini Marshmallows: Mix 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows into each bowl of Jello. Stir until the marshmallows start to melt and incorporate into the mixture.
Incorporate Pineapple and Nuts: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of drained crushed pineapple into each Jello mixture. If you’re using nuts, add 1/4 cup of chopped nuts to each bowl as well.
Cool the Mixtures: Allow both Jello mixtures to cool to room temperature. This ensures that the marshmallows don’t completely melt, giving your Jello balls a pleasant texture.
Roll and Coat: Using a teaspoon, scoop out small portions of each Jello mixture and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until they’re evenly coated.
Chill: Place the Jello balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for a few hours or until they become firm.
Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, serve your Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls and watch them disappear in no time!
Variations and Substitutions:

Flavor Variations: Experiment with different Jello flavors to match your preferences or the theme of your gathering.
Shape Variations: Instead of traditional balls, use festive cookie cutters to create Jello shapes like stars, trees, or bells.
Vegan Version: For a vegan option, use vegan Jello and marshmallows.
Nut-Free: Skip the nuts if you have nut allergies or prefer a nut-free option.
Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls
Ingredients:

1 package (3 oz) of red Jello (any flavor you like)
1 package (3 oz) of green Jello (again, choose your favorite)
1 cup of boiling water
1 cup of mini marshmallows
1 cup of crushed pineapple (drained)
1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
Powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions:

In separate bowls, dissolve the red and green Jello in 1/2 cup of boiling water for each flavor. Stir until fully dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows to each bowl of Jello and stir until they start to melt.
Stir in 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple and 1/4 cup of chopped nuts (if using) into each bowl.
Allow both mixtures to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, use a teaspoon to scoop out small portions of each Jello mixture and roll them into balls.
Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat evenly.
Place the Jello balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate for a few hours or until they are firm.
Serve and enjoy your Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls!