Wiggly Sea Creature Treats

Make wiggly, jiggly, fruity sea creatures using favorite gelatin flavors. Kids can help choose and cut out the shapes.

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Ingredients

• 2 boxes (3 oz. each) gelatin dessert; (e.g., strawberry, berry blue, orange, or lime-flavored Jell-O)
• 1 envelope (.25 oz.) unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup ground vanilla wafers or graham crackers
• 1/2 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
• Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms for decoration

Supplies

• A variety of cookie cutters in sea creature shapes

Directions

1. Step 1

   To make the gelatin, place 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the envelope of unflavored gelatin over the water and let stand about 5 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Next, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Pour the boiling water over the gelatin and add the 2 packages of flavored gelatin. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

3. Step 3

   Stir in 1 cup cold water. Pour the mixture into a 9 inch square baking dish. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight.

4. Step 4

   To unmold the gelatin, fill a pan larger than the 9 inch square with warm water. Dip the bottom of the gelatin pan in the warm water for several seconds to loosen the gelatin. Run a small knife around the outer edge of pan. Invert the pan onto a clean work surface and tap slightly to release the gelatin.

5. Step 5

   Using sea creature cookie cutters, cut out as many shapes from the gelatin as possible. Transfer the shapes with a spatula to serving plates with some of the ground vanilla wafers as “sand” onto to a serving platter.

6. Step 6

   Spoon the whipped topping into a plastic resealable bag and snip a very small corner from the bag. Pipe eyes, lines and fins on top of the shapes with the whipped topping. Add sprinkles, chips or mini M&Ms as decorations.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 152 (1/9 of recipe)
• Total Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 1mg
• Sodium: 114mg
• Total Carbs: 28g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 3g