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
• How to make easy Jello marshmallow candy squares, pinwheels or roll ups?
• Why would you love this recipe?
• Variations and tips
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More homemade candies
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Key ingredients

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

Mix together Jello and water together in a large bowl (Image 1).
Heat in the microwave, while occasionally whisking, until the granules are fully dissolved. Add marshmallows and heat again. Whisk everything until smooth. Pour into an oiled pan and chill until it sets. Run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Cut cubes and roll them in a bowl of sugar or sprinkles. You can also cut strips and roll them into pinwheels.  Enjoy! MAKE SURE TO MATCH INSTRUCTIONS WITH IMAGE NUMBERS.

Why would you love this recipe?

• You can make them in a variety of colors.
• You can make them in a variety of flavors.
• They are easy to make with 4 basic ingredients.
• They are fun to make and kids love getting involved.
• There is no baking and no stovetop cooking.

Variations and tips

• Make sure to OIL the pan before pouring the mixture 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 the mixture together very well to get rid of all marshmallow lumps or else 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 onto your table or cookie tray, 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.
• Roll these marshmallow cubes in granulated sugar or sparkling sugar or some small white sprinkles to make them sparkly and fun.
• If you are making pinwheels, those can unroll easily and to avoid that, you can push a toothpick on the ends OR even stick a lollipop stick, which makes it great for serving at birthday parties.
• Use a 10x10 pan, ONLY if you are making 2 flavored pinwheels or else they will be too thick and hard to roll into a proper shape.
• If you are using 2 flavors, make sure they compliment each other well.
• Also, if you are using 2 gelatin flavors, you must let the first layer set before adding the second layer, in order to prevent the two mixtures from mixing with each other.

Recipe FAQs

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Storage

• cannot be frozen

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