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Dancing Worms Chemistry Experiment


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 360 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and engaging recipe perfect for cooking with kids, combining gelatin and gummy worms into a delightful treat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup of gelatin (any color)
  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • ½ cup of lemon juice
  • 1 box of gummy worms (or your choice of candy)
  • Optional: food coloring to enhance appearance

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Mold: Choose a long, narrow mold or a baking dish. Lightly grease the mold for easy removal later.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine gelatin, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir and heat over medium until the gelatin dissolves completely.
  3. Add Color: Mix in food coloring to achieve your desired hue.
  4. Shape the Worms: Pour the mixture into the mold and insert gummy worms, leaving a portion sticking out.
  5. Chill and Set: Refrigerate for 4-6 hours until set, then remove from the mold and serve.

Notes

Experiment with flavors and consider plant-based gelatin for dietary needs. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg