Jello Marshmallow Candy {Squares, Pinwheels, Roll Ups}

Easy jello marshmallow candy squares, pinwheels or roll ups, homemade with 4 simple ingredients in 1 hour. This no bake dessert or snack is perfect for kids parties.

*Thank you JELL-O gelatin for sponsoring today's post so that I can share this recipe with all of you. All content and opinions expressed here are my own.*

I must have been 10 when my mom and I first made this candy. They are soft and jiggly like gelatin but not as chalky as marshmallows. I finally made them with my son now and had a blast. These are just as delicious as my Fantasy Fudge (With Marshmallow Creme) and Chocolate Rum Balls (No Bake).

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make easy Jello marshmallow candy squares, pinwheels or roll ups?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More homemade candies
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Water- This acts as a solvent for the Jell-O and sugar.
• Jell-O- Use your favorite colors and flavors.
• Marshmallows- Mini ones work the best for this recipe.
• Sugar- You will need granulated sugar for these treats to work.

Variations

• Roll in sprinkles or sparkling sugar- To give a different, fun look with new color. You can even make your own Homemade Sprinkles. This makes it fun for birthdays, just like my Birthday Sprinkle Cookies (With Cake Mix).
• Have fun with flavors- When doing two different Jell-O flavors, you can mix and match, but just make sure they compliment each other well.
• Add dried fruit- Small bits can be added into this treat. I recommend low moisture content or else the mixture won't set well.
• Mix in some coconut flakes- Into the gelatin mixture for added texture and flavor. If you enjoy coconut treats, you may also want to try these Coconut Sugar Cookies (Cut Out).
• Use powdered sugar- At the end to dust the candies and make them look snowy. This is great during the Christmas or winter seasons. You can also check out my Christmas Pinwheel Cookies (Spiral) and other Christmas Recipes.
• Bring in other textures for rolling- Such as coconut flakes, crushed cookies, crushed candy bars, or even crushed nuts.
• Use color to your advantage- Have fun with the colors of gelatin and sprinkles to make each holiday, event, or party really stand out. For example, you can do red and blue for the 4th or July, red and green for Christmas, Red and pink for Valentine's Day, green for St. Patrick's Day, and more. Check out my Seasonal treats for more ideas.

How to make easy Jello marshmallow candy squares, pinwheels or roll ups?

1. Mix together Jello and water- Then heat in the microwave until the granules are fully dissolved (Image 1).
2. Add marshmallows- And heat again (Images 2, 3).
3. Whisk everything- Until smooth (Image 4).
4. Pour into an oiled pan- Then chill until it sets (Image 5).
5. For a second layer- Follow steps 1-4 again, pour mixture on top of set layer, and let chill to set (Image 6).
6. Run a knife around the edges- Flip onto cookie tray and cut slices (Image 7).
7. Roll them in sugar- And enjoy or even cut strips and roll them into pinwheels (Image 8).

Tips and techniques

• Make sure to oil pan- So that it doesn't stick to the pan.
• Use a new bag of marshmallows- Because the older stale ones don't melt easily.
• Make sure to whisk mixture very well- Because this gets rid of all marshmallow lumps. Otherwise the lumpy marshmallows with rise to the top and you will end up with 2 layers when the mixture sets in the fridge.
• When you flip over the set marshmallow mixture- Make sure to line it with foil paper and spray it with oil. Don't use parchment paper or wax paper since that will make a sticky mess.
• Use a sharp knife- To loosen the edges before you turn over the set mixture onto your table.
• Don't skip rolling in sugar- Because this adds a pretty and fun look and also brings added sweetness.
• If you are making pinwheels- Those can unroll easily so to avoid that, you can push a toothpick on the ends or even stick in a lollipop stick, which makes it great for serving at birthday parties.
• If making two layers- Use a 10x10 pan. But you should not use this size if only doing one layer, because they will be too thick and hard to roll into a proper shape.
• If you are using 2 gelatin flavors- You must let the first layer set before adding the second layer in order to prevent unwanted mixing with each other.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Refrigerate- These can be placed in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
• Freeze- This treat cannot be frozen because it will become too hard and does not thaw well.
• Room temperature- Don't let these sit out for more than an hour or they will get melty.
• Make ahead- You can make this up to 2 days in advance if kept properly in the fridge.

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• Chocolate Covered Potato Chips (2 Ingredients)
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