JELLO Roll Ups (Viral TikTok Recipe)
These fun JELLO marshmallow pinwheels require minimal effort and only a handful of ingredients to whip up making them a tasty treat kids will love for virtually any occasion. Call them monster tongues, add some candy eye balls, and they make a delightful addition to any spooky Halloween spread.
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We love all the holidays around here, and really enjoy going all out with decorations and themed treats.
Halloween is one of our favorites!
It’s so easy to throw together fun finger foods with a spooky theme- like these mummy on a stick pops, witch hat Halloween cheese ball, or even these blood & guts cinnamon rolls for example.
All use familiar ingredients, and are always a hit with the kids. Bonus points because they’re actually also equally delicious!
These JELLO marshmallow pinwheels are much the same.
They get a fun two tone effect from ingredients settling and separating as they cool, chill, and set.
My boys said they looked gross and dubbed them monster tongues, but they taste great and they’re always a hit as part of any spooky spread.
Exactly the affect I was going for!
A perfect Halloween treat, I’ve also made them as a crafty snack to accompany one of our boys favorite children’s stories- ‘I Need My Monster’. Which is also a great read when you’re gearing up for Halloween.
With a fun blend of flair & scare these marshmallow pinwheel monster tongues are always a hit whether it’s snack time or party time.
Ingredients Needed
As with all of my most favorite recipes, these JELLO marshmallow pinwheels require minimal effort and only a handful of ingredients to whip up this fun, tasty treat.
You’ll need:
- JELLO – A 3 ounce package of Jello gelatin, NOT pudding, so be sure to read the box carefully. You can use any flavor you like.
- WATER – You’ll need warm water, can be on the hotter side but it has to at least be warm. Cold water won’t for this recipe.
- MARSHMALLOWS – The miniature kind
That’s it- just three ingredients (and that’s if we’re counting the water) are all that you need to whip up a batch of marshmallow pinwheels.
How To Make
These may look gross, especially when you consider they’re called ‘tongues’, but they taste great and are super easy to whip up.
Start by adding the flavored gelatin powder to a medium sized, microwaveable bowl. Pour in the warm water and give them a stir.
Microwave the mixture for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes. Carefully remove the hot bowl from the microwave.
Whisk again, stirring until the gelatin completely dissolves into the water.
Pour in the marshmallows, and microwave the mixture again for 1 – 1 1/2 minutes.
Carefully remove the hot bowl from the microwave and whisk again, until the marshmallows have completely melted and mixed into the gelatin mixture evenly. Set aside.
Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray, then carefully pour the hot marshmallow mixture into the dish.
Transfer the dish to the refrigerator, and let it chill for 45 minutes or until the mixture’s completely set.
You’ll know it’s set when it’s still somewhat jiggly, but there’s obviously no liquid left.
Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and run a butter knife around the inside edges to release the jello from the dish.
Transfer the jello loaf to a non stick surface, such as a wax paper covered cutting board or a nonstick baking mat.
Beginning at one end, roll the jello up tightly like a jelly roll. With the roll seam side down, use a sharp knife and carefully cut it into 1/2 inch slices.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Storing
If you aren’t eating them right away, these need to stay refrigerated.
Leftovers or extras can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can JELLO Roll Ups Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yes! These jello marshmallow pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours before you intend to serve them.
Just be sure to keep them covered and refrigerated until you’re ready to use them.
TIPS & TRICKS
- Doesn’t have to be JELLO brand gelatin. Can use any other brand including the store brand; however, make sure it is flavored gelatin and not pudding mix before using.
- Use different flavors for different colored tongues- we will make several batches so there’s different tongues to choose from on the dessert table. Kids love the variety.
- You can serve these as is once cut, or add a couple edible candy eyeballs to give them even more of a monster look.
Other Easy Halloween Treat Recipes To Try
These jiggly two tone marshmallow pinwheel monster tongues are just the sweet spooky treat for any little monsters you may know.
I haven’t met a kid yet who didn’t love them, even the ones who squealed with equal parts disgust and delight.
An easy mixture of melted marshmallows & flavored gelatin, they’re sliced into wiggly, giggly little pinwheels, err tongues, making them the perfect dessert for your next Halloween party.
Looking for other fun spooky snacks? Give these a try:
- Monster Burgers
- Gingerbread Mummy Cookies
- Boo Meringue Cookies
- Pumpkin Cake Pops
- Monster Fudge
- Creepy Crawly Dirt Cups
- Mummy Dogs
- Moonlit Pumpkin Patch Pudding Snacks
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Marshmallow Pinwheels Monster Tongues
Ingredients
- 1 3 oz pkg package flavored JELLO gelatin NOT pudding, any flavor
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Whisk the gelatin mix and warm water together in a medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for about 1-1/2 minutes, then whisk again until the gelatin is completely dissolved into the water.
- Stir in the marshmallows. Microwave everything on high again for another minute, or until the marshmallows are partially melted. Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk again, this time until the marshmallows are completely melted and stirred into the gelatin mixture.
- Pour the gelatin mix into an 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Refrigerate for about 45 minutes, or until set. Run a sharp knife around edges of the pan to release the gelatin from the pan.
- Starting at one edge, roll up the layered gelatin tightly, like a jelly roll. Cut the roll into 1/2-inch slices. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
Notes
- Doesn't have to be JELLO brand gelatin. Can use any other brand including the store brand; however, make sure it is flavored gelatin and not pudding mix before using.
- Use different flavors for different colored tongues- we will make several batches so there's different tongues to choose from on the dessert table. Kids love the variety.
- You can serve these as is once cut, or add a couple edible candy eyeballs to give them even more of a monster look.
Nutrition
recipe originally posted October 12, 2015
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What a great treat for those little monsters that like to have fun!
Isn’t it??
They didn’t work out for me but I doubled the recipe trying for a short cut.
Maybe next time!
Also, try Basia’s Pickles. They’re the best!