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Easy Candy Corn Layered Jello Cups: Best Halloween Dessert

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These Easy Candy Corn Layered Jello Cups are a quick, no-bake Halloween dessert that looks like candy corn. Made with just Jello, Cool Whip, and water, they are perfect for parties and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (3 oz) orange Jello
  • 1 box (3 oz) yellow Jello
  • 2 cups boiling water (1 cup per box)
  • 1 cup cold water (1/2 cup per box)
  • 1 cup ice cubes (about 1 cup per layer)
  • 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
  • Optional: candy corn pieces for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yellow layer: In a small bowl, combine yellow Jello powder with 1 cup boiling water. Stir for 2 minutes until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and about 1 cup ice cubes. Stir until ice is mostly melted and mixture feels cool.
  2. Fold in Cool Whip: Scoop out about 1/3 of the Cool Whip tub (roughly 2/3 cup) and fold it into the cooled yellow Jello mixture until uniform and fluffy.
  3. Fill cups: Spoon the yellow mixture into plastic cups, filling about 1/3 full. Refrigerate for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly tacky.
  4. Prepare the orange layer: Repeat the process with orange Jello: dissolve in 1 cup boiling water, add 1/2 cup cold water and ice cubes, cool, then fold in another 1/3 of the Cool Whip.
  5. Add orange layer: Carefully spoon the orange mixture on top of the set yellow layer, filling cups to about 2/3 full. Refrigerate for another 20-25 minutes.
  6. Prepare topping: Use the remaining 1/3 of the Cool Whip. Leave plain or mix in a little vanilla extract.
  7. Finish cups: Once orange layer is set, spoon plain Cool Whip on top to create the white layer.
  8. Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Garnish with candy corn pieces before serving.

Notes

Use 3 oz boxes of Jello, not larger ones. Ensure Cool Whip is fully thawed before folding. Do not rush cooling step; use ice cubes to cool mixture quickly. Be patient with layers to prevent them from running together. For best results, make a day ahead.

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