Shamrock Homemade Gummies with Jello

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I have never even thought to make my own homemade gummies until now. I’m not sure why because they are so easy to make! These homemade gummies with Jello are delicious too. The kids will love helping you make these homemade gummy snacks but may actually enjoy eating them more! And to get into the spirit for St Patrick’s Day, these gummies made with Jello are made into the shape of shamrocks. But you really could take this homemade gummies recipe and make any shape you’d like! You could do hearts for Valentine’s Day, little easter eggs for Easter, etc. The possibilities are endless really!

Ingredients/Supplies Needed:

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for these homemade gummies made with Jello:

– 1 ½ cups Applesauce

– 2 ¼ cup Sugar plus a little extra to roll the gummies in

– 2- 3oz. Boxes of Lime Jell-O

– 2 packs of Unflavored Gelatin

– Shamrock Cookie Cutter

Steps to Make The Shamrock Homemade Gummies with Jello

1. Mix all of the ingredients in a saucepan over Medium to High heat. Stir until it reaches a boil. Boil for one minute.

2. Remove from heat and pour into a parchment lined 13×9 baking dish. The parchment paper will allow for easier removal.

3. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours or until set. Once set, remove from the pan and dust the tops with sugar.

5.  Using your cookie cutter, cut out the shamrock shapes.  To prevent sticking, dip the cookie cutter in sugar after cutting the first shamrock out.

6. Take the gummy shamrock and roll in sugar to coat the bottom and sides. Set aside on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

7. Can be kept stored in an airtight container.

You have to admit these Shamrock homemade gummy candies made with Jello are to die for! Don’t they look just so delicious? And this homemade gummy recipe was super simple to do. I seriously do not think I can go back to buying the store-bought kind now.

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Shamrock Homemade Gummies with Jello

Ingredients

• - 1 ½ cups Applesauce
• - 2 ¼ cup Sugar plus a little extra to roll the gummies in
• - 2- 3oz. Boxes of Lime Jell-O
• - 2 packs of Unflavored Gelatin
• - Shamrock Cookie Cutter

Instructions

1. Mix all of the ingredients in a saucepan over Medium to High heat. Stir until it reaches a boil. Boil for one minute.
2. Remove from heat and pour into a parchment lined 13x9 baking dish. The parchment paper will allow for easier removal.
3. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours or until set. Once set, remove from the pan and dust the tops with sugar.
4. Using your cookie cutter, cut out the shamrock shapes. To prevent sticking, dip the cookie cutter in sugar after cutting the first shamrock out.
5. Take the gummy shamrock and roll in sugar to coat the bottom and sides. Set aside on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
6. Can be kept stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Author: The Best Ideas for Kids

One of my favorite activities to do with kids is making homemade food and goodies that we can enjoy after. These may not be the healthiest option but kids need a treat every now and then too am I right? We also loved making these Cupid’s Arrow Candy Treats and these Groundhog Day pudding cups. They are both so much fun!

Looking for more fun food activities for kids? Try these Cupid Arrow Candy Treats.

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