For Red, White, and Blue Jello (in above picture):
2 large boxes blue jello - 6 ounce size
1 large box of lemon jello - 6 ounce size
1 large box of red jello - 6 ounce size
1 large tub of cool whip - 16 ounce size
20 clear plastic cups (smaller in size)
cookies for decoration (optional)
Directions:
First mix the red jello according to the directions on the box. Put 1/3 cup of jello in each cup. Refrigerate until set. Then mix up the lemon jello according to the directions on the box. Chill until the jello is cool and set slightly (about the consistency of egg whites). Add the cool whip to the cooled jello and stir till blended. Add 1/3 cup of the mixture on top of each red layer in the jello cups. Refrigerate until set. Mix up the 2 boxes of blue jello according to the directions. Add 1/2 cup of jello to each jello cup and refrigerate until set. Top with left over cool whip and a cookie or fruit.
*Tip: My measurements for adding jello to the cups may not be completely accurate for every cup. Just try to get the stripes even. If the cup is wider on the bottom than it is on the top, you'll need more red jello than this recipe calls for.
Difficulty: easy
Time to make: most of a day, but its all in the waiting for the jello to set
Recipe Origin: http://www.glorioustreats.com/2010/06/festive-4th-of-july-treats.html
