No Bake Christmas Jello Balls Recipe
Looking for a fun Christmas treat? Try these No Bake Christmas Jello Balls Recipe! They're colorful, sweet, and super easy.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet or large plate
- Plastic wrap or parchment paper
- Small cookie scoop (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 box red Jello 3 oz
- 1 box green Jello 3 oz
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Extra coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Pour boiling water in a bowl.
- Add your Jello powder slowly.
- Stir until completely dissolved.
- This takes about 2 minutes.
- Make sure no lumps remain.
- Drop marshmallows into hot Jello mixture.
- Stir gently until they melt.
- This creates a sticky consistency.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Add shredded coconut to the mixture.
- Stir everything together well.
- The mixture will become thick.
- It should be easy to handle.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
- Put it in the refrigerator.
- Wait for 30 minutes minimum.
- The mixture needs to firm up.
- Take small portions with your hands.
- Roll them into small balls.
- Each should be bite-sized.
- Place them on a baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in extra coconut.
- This prevents them from sticking.
- It also looks really pretty.
- Store in the fridge until serving.
Notes
- Wet your hands before rolling balls.
- This stops the mixture from sticking.
- Use a cookie scoop for even sizes.
- They'll look more professional that way.
- Store them in an airtight container.
- They stay fresh for one week.
- Try different Jello flavors for variety.
- Orange and lime work great too.
- Make them ahead for stress-free entertaining.
- Freeze them for longer storage options.