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Gelatin Easter Baskets

Ingredients:

1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Gelatin, any flavor
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup Baker's Angel Flake Coconut
Food coloring
Jelly beans
Red string licorice

Method:

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water. Pour into individual ring molds or 6-ounce custard cups. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. Tint coconut as desired with food coloring. Unmold gelatin onto individual dessert plates. Sprinkle coconut into center of each mold for "grass" . Place jelly beans on top of coconut. Cut licorice for basket handles; insert in molds.

Makes 4 servings.

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