Halloween Worms

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Notes: use a cleaned 1-quart milk or orange juice carton to hold straws

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Steps

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In a bowl , combine gelatins.

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Add boiling water.

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Stir until gelatins completely dissolve.

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Chill until lukewarm , about 20 minutes.

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Meanwhile , gently pull straws to extend to full length.

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Place in tall container.

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Blend cream and food coloring with the lukewarm gelatin mixture.

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Pour into container , filling straws.

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

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Pull straws from container.

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Pull straws apart.

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Run hot tap water for about 2 seconds over 3 to 4 straws at a time.

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Starting at the empty ends , push worms from straws with rolling pin , or use your fingers.

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Lay worms on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.

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Cover and chill until ready to use , at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

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Worms will hold at room temperature up to 2 hours.

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Ingredients

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raspberry gelatin powder, unflavored gelatin, boiling water, flexible plastic straws, tall slender 4 cup container, whipping cream, green food coloring