Looking for a fun and a little gross Halloween Food idea for some Halloween Fun or a Halloween Party? Check out these realistic and totally edible Halloween Jello Worms!

These edible Halloween Jell0 Worms are a BIG hit for our Halloween Dinner. The first time I served these up the kids really freaked out. My daughter couldn’t even look at them at first, but after some coaxing and a little good natured teasing, she ate one. Then much too her surprise, she liked them.

They take a little effort to make, but I think they are worth it. Plan to make these at least a day ahead of time.

Jell-O Blood Worms

Ingredients:

100 flexible plastic straws

(The straws with a bendable neck make the most realistic worms by adding ridges to the worm. Place bendable necks of straws at the bottom of the container).

an empty, cleaned 1-quart milk or orange juice carton to hold straws.

(The straws will fill up to the height of the container, the taller the better.)

1 package (6 ounces) raspberry or grape flavor gelatin

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin or 3 Tbsp

3 cups boiling water

3/4 cup whipping cream

12 to 15 drops green food coloring

waxed paper

Instructions:

1. Combine gelatins in a bowl and add boiling water; stir until gelatins completely dissolve. Chill until lukewarm, about 20 min.

2. Meanwhile, gently pull straws to extend to full length; place in tall container. Wrap together with a loose rubber band to hold straws together.

3. Blend cream and food coloring with the lukewarm gelatin mixture. Carefully pour into container, filling straws.

4. Chill until gelatin is firm, at least 8 hours, or cover and chill up to 2 days.

5. Pull straws from container or, if you’re using a carton, simply tear the carton away from the filled straws. Pull straws apart. Run hot tap water for about 2 seconds over 3 to 4 straws at a time. Starting at the empty ends, push worms from straws with rolling pin, or use your fingers.

6. Lay worms on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill until ready to use, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Worms will hold at room temperature for about 2 hours.

These Jello Worms take a little bit of effort but are totally worth it if you are looking to impress the guests at your Halloween Party! Add some crushed Oreos to make it look like your worms have been crawling through the dirt!

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Now back to the jello worms…I dare you to eat at least one! You might be surprised to find that you actually really like the taste of these…that is if you can get past how real they look. Try to use straws that have a bendy section. If you pull the straw all the way out at the bend, this gives your worms that extra little realistic touch!

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