I won an eBay auction for this booklet that I'd been looking for! Thought I'd share and transcribe it here for everyone's delight and horror.
Am update to this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Old_Recipes/s/91VXJo8sdp
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by Hyracotherium
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Recipe transcriptions:
Jello Merry Traditions booklet Vanilla Candied Snowman: Build a snowman for your holiday meal p 2/8 Ingredients: 1 package (4 serving size) lemon flavor gelatin, 1 package (4 serving size) vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling, 2 c water, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp rum extract (optional), 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 3 c thawed whipped topping Instructions: Combine gelatin and pudding mix in saucepan. Add water, mixing well. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat. Chill until thickened. Blend in vanilla, rum extract and nutmeg. Fold in whipped topping. Pour gelatin mixture into mold. Chill until firm, about three hours. Unmold. See back page for suggested decorations for snowman. Makes about 5 cups or 10 servings.
Jello Merry Traditions booklet Cranberry Fruited Medley: A delightful medley that will make your meal sing p 3/8 Ingredients: 2 packages (4 serving size) strawberry flavor gelatin, 2 c boiling water, 1 1/2 c cranberry juice cocktail, 2 oranges sectioned and drained, 1/2 c seeded halved green grapes Instructions: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cranberry juice cocktail. Pour about 1 c of the gelatin mixture into mold and chill until slightly thickened. Arrange some of the orange sections and grapes in a decorative pattern on the gelatin, pressing down gently. Chill until set but not firm. Meanwhile, chill remaining gelatin until thickened. Dice remaining orange sections and cut grapes in half. Stir into thickened gelatin. Spoon into mold. Chill until firm, about 4 hours. Unmold. Garnish with sugared grapes and orange slices, if desired. Makes 5 c or 10 servings.
Jello Merry Traditions booklet Layered Holiday Treat: sweet steps to beginning a fruitful new year p 4/8 Ingredients: 1 package (4 serving size) lime flavor gelatin, 1 c boiling water, 1/2 c cold water, 2 c (1 pint) vanilla ice cream, 1 medium banana sliced, 1 package (4 serving size) strawberry flavor gelatin, 1 c boiling water, 1/2 c cold water, 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple drained Instructions: dissolve lime gelatin in 1 c boiling water. Measure 1/2 c, add 1/2 c cold water and chill until thickened. Add 1 c of the ice cream to remaining lime gelatin, stir until ice cream is melted. Chill until thickened. Pour gelatin mixture into mold. Chill until set but not firm. Add banana to thickened clear lime gelatin, spoon into mold. Chill until set but not firm. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in 1 c boiling water. Measure 1/2 c, add 1/2 c cold water and chill until thickened. Add the remaining ice cream to remaining strawberry gelatin, stir until ice cream is melted. Chill until thickened. Pour gelatin mixture into mold. Chill until set but not firm. Add pineapple to thickened clear strawberry gelatin, spoon into mold. Chill about 3 hours. See back page for suggested decorations for snowman. Makes about 5 c or 10 servings.
Jello Merry Traditions booklet Fruit & Cheese Sparkle: a glistening addition to your sparkling meal p 5/8 Ingredients: 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, 1 package (4 serving size) strawberry flavor gelatin, 1 c boiling water, 1 package (4 serving size) lime flavor gelatin, 1 c boiling water, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (optional), 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese softened, 1 c thawed whipped topping Instructions: Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add water to juice to make 1 c. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in 1 c boiling water. Add 1/2 c of the measured liquid and chill until thickened. Add pineapple. Pour gelatin mixture into mold. Chill until set but not firm. Meanwhile, dissolve lime gelatin in 1 c boiling water. Add remaining measured liquid and the lemon juice. Gradually blend into softened cheese, beating until smooth. Chill until thickened. Blend in whipped topping. Spoon into mold over clear layer. Chill until firm, about 4 hours. Unmold. Garnish with pineapple slices, cherries, and mint leaves, if desired. Makes about 5 or 10 servings. [sic; I think this is supposed to be 5 c or 10 servings]
Jello Merry Traditions booklet Fruited Jewel Delight: a creamy treasure everyone will adore p 6/8 Ingredients: 2 packages (4 serving size) strawberry flavor gelatin, 2 c boiling water, 1 package (4 serving size) lime flavor gelatin, 1 c boiling water, 1/2 c pineapple juice or water, 2 c thawed whipped topping Instructions: dissolve strawberry gelatin in 2 c boiling water. Add cold water and pour into 8 or 9 inch square pan. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Meanwhile, dissolve lime gelatin in 1 c boiling waterwater. Add juice and chill until thickened. Blend in whipped topping. Fold in gelatin cubes, reserving some for garnish if desired. Pour gelatin into mold. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Unmold. Garnish with reserved cubes and additional whipped topping, if desired. See back page for suggested decorations for snowman. Makes about 5 c or 10 servings.
Jello Merry Traditions booklet Holly Cheese Spread: tis the season to spread some cheer p 7/8 Ingredients: 2 packages (4 serving size) orange flavor gelatin, 1 1/2 c boiling water, 8 oz (2 1/2 cups) finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened, 1 c sour cream, 1/2 c chopped scallions, 1/4 c chopped parsley, 3 Tablespoons horseradish, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Instructions: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Gradually blend into gelatin. Pour gelatin mixture into mold. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Unmold. Serve as an appetizer with crackers. Garnish with parsley and carrot curls, if desired. Makes 5 1/2 cups.
Jello Merry Traditions booklet Back cover: Your holiday molds p 8/8 On using these molds: To get the most out of your jello brand holiday molds, try these suggestions and tips on working with them. The capacity: both the snowman and the holly mold have a 5 cup capacity. That means you can use any recipe in this book for either mold. Make a vanilla candied snowman, or a holly cheese spread, or any of the other recipes in either form. Unmolding: since these molds are not the standard aluminum molds, they require a different technique in unmolding. Dip mold into hot water and hold for about 15 seconds. Tilt mold slightly on side and, with moist fingers, gently pull gelatin from around edges, creating an air pocket between gelatin and mold. Place moistened serving plate on top of mold. Invert mold and plate and, holding mold and plate together, shake slightly to loosen. Gently remove and center gelatin on plate. If gelatin does not remove easily, dip mold in hot water again. Hint: for easier unmolding, spray snowman or holly leaf mold with pure vegetable cooking spray before pouring in gelatin. Suggested decoration for snowman mold: eyes and nose: nuts, jelly beans, small coated chocolate candies. Mouth: cherry pieces, licorice. Moustache: whipped topping. Buttons: nuts, whipped topping, starlight mints. Hat: licorice, whipped topping. Broom: licorice, whipped topping, candy cane. Note: all recipes presented can be made using either sugar free or regular gelatin.
I’m probably going to try the cheese mold and bring in some bread with it. I don’t have a snowman/holly mold but I picked up a few mini molds at this year’s holiday jello display at the grocery store so I’ll try that.
Thank you! I love these old promotional recipe booklets.