Holiday Ruffle Squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Christmas

Prep Time: 10

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Holiday Ruffle Squares rely heavily on powdered jello mix for their flavour and colour. With only five ingredients, these squares are a no-bake confection that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat! Use any jello flavour you wish here; I'm using cherry to get that Christmasy red colour.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
3 ounce package red jello
2 1/4 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper. Fold the parchment paper so that it fits snugly in the pan. I use two sheets – one folded to fit the length of the pan and another folded to fit across the pan. Allow the excess parchment paper to hang out over the side of the pan. Coat the parchment paper with a thin layer of non-stick cooking spray. Once the confection is firm, use the excess parchment to lift the whole block out of the pan to make it easy to cut into squares.
Measure the sweetened condensed milk, confectioner's sugar, and jello powder into a mixing bowl. Stir and combine until fully incorporated.
Next, stir in the coconut.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press it in firmly, being sure to get into the corners. Creating a flat, firm layer is the goal. I like to use a rolling pin to help with this task. Once done, set the pan aside.
Place the milk chocolate chips and vegetable oil into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it on half power in 30-second increments, stirring well after each increment until smooth and lump-free.
Pour the melted chocolate over the coconut layer and smooth it out to an even layer.
Set the pan aside for one hour at room temperature, allowing the chocolate to cool slowly before placing the pan in the fridge for an additional hour.
Cut into squares and store in a food-safe container with a tight-fitting lid. Keep refrigerated.

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