Lucky Lil' Leprechaun Gumdrops

Can't you just see them doing the jig or maybe hunting for that pot of gold?

My little guy is just waiting for his lucky kiss!!!!!!!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

May the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,

Every step of the way.

On to the recipe! This one is from Melissa's Cuisine

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar, plus a little extra for rolling the gumdrops in
1-1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 3-oz packages Lime Jell-O 
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

Line a 13x9 pan with parchment paper, lightly spray paper with cooking spray.

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients, let stand 1 minute
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute.

Immediately pour into the  prepared pan.

Place in refrigerator for 3 hours or until firm

Loosen sides from pan with a spatula

 Place onto a cutting board

Cut out gum drops using a knife dipped in hot water to cut squares or use a cookie cutter that you also dip in hot water

Roll Gum Drops in extra sugar, set onto wax paper until slightly dry

Store in an airtight container