Knox Blocks aka Jello Jigglers

I'm making my granddaughter Knox Blocks tonight, so I can take them with me when I go to visit tomorrow. When her mama Effie Ana and her older sister Skye Rianna were little girls, we loved to make Knox Blocks, also known as Jello Jigglers. We also made them for their summertime birthday parties, because Jigglers could sit out all afternoon as playful finger-food without melting.

Photo Update: Seph shares Knox Blocks with her cousin Max.

Curious to see what the world looks like through a Jiggler.

Try reading Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss to your kids with your cheeks stuffed with Knox Blocks. This excerpt will get you started:

Fox
Socks
Box
Knox

Knox in box.
Fox in socks.

Knox on fox in socks in box.

Socks on Knox and Knox in box.

Fox in socks on box on Knox....

The Knox Blocks recipes I found on Cooks.com offer some variations.

FUN IN THE SUN - KNOX BLOCKS
4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin 3 pkg. 3 oz. flavored gelatin 4 cups boiling water Combine Knox, gelatin, water and chill in refrigerator until set. May cut in squares or use cookie cutters to have more fun! Double Decker: Add 3 cups water, 1 cup cream. Fruity Blocks: Add 2 packages flavored gelatin, 1 cup (17 ounce) fruit cocktail, undrained.

Prefer to make sugar-free Knox Blocks?

SUGAR FREE FRUIT BLOCKS
4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin 1 cup cold fruit juice 3 cups fruit juice, heated to boiling In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold juice; let stand 1 minute. Add hot juice and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan. Chill until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares.

How about this recipe. I never thought of making Chocolate Knox Blocks. How fun!

CHOCOLATE KNOX BLOCKS

4 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 c. cold water 1/2 c. sugar 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips In medium saucepan, mix gelatin with sugar; blend in water. Let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved; about 5 minutes. Add chocolate and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. With wire whip or rotary beater, beat mixture until chocolate is blended. Pour into an 8" or 9" pan. Chill until firm. Cut into 1" squares. Yield: about 6 dozen blocks.