Banana Pops Make healthy frozen treats for your kids. Poke the handle end of plastic spoons into bananas and freeze them for about half a day. They will make a fun (and good) after-school snack. Mixing Gelatin To make it easier to mix gelatin, sprinkle the powder over boiling hot water, and stir constantly. This will be faster than if you add cold water to the gelatin. Delicious Cinnamon Butter Mix 1/2 pound of butter or margarine, 3 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1/2 pound confectioners' sugar. This tastes so yummy on toast or rolls.