(Jello) Worms!

I really wish I could get this picture bigger...don't they look real?! Braden was a little freaked out at first that we were supposed to be eating these, but once he tried them, he couldn't get enough. I was so excited to find these at The Idea Room, and she has LOTS of other fun holiday ideas!!

What you'll need:
100 flexible plastic straws

1 package (6 ounces) raspberry or grape flavor gelatin

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 cups boiling water
3/4 cup whipping cream
12 to 15 drops green food coloring

To Do:
Combine gelatins in a bowl and add boiling water; stir until gelatins completely dissolve. Chill until lukewarm, about 20 min.
Meanwhile, gently pull straws to extend to full length; place in tall container. Wrap together with a loose rubber band to hold straws together.
Blend cream and food coloring with the lukewarm gelatin mixture. (I didn't know if she meant heavy whipping cream, or cool whip-but I did cool whip and it turned out fine,) Carefully pour into container, filling straws.
Chill until gelatin is firm, at least 8 hours, or cover and chill up to 2 days.

Pull straws from container or, if you're using a carton, simply tear the carton away from the filled straws. Pull straws apart. I put them in a tall glass and in order to get them out, pulled them out individually. 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. RECOMMEND THE ROLLING PIN...used my fingers and they cramped up.

I used right away, but she said to lay the 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.