Easy Candy Corn Layered Jello Shots for Halloween
These layered Jell-O shots capture the nostalgic look of candy corn with bright yellow, orange, and white stripes. They’re quick to make, use simple ingredients, and are perfect for Halloween parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes setting time)
- Yield: 24-30 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 oz) lemon Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup vodka (e.g., Tito’s)
- 1 box (3 oz) orange Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 packet (about 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin (Knox brand)
- 1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Cooking spray or a tiny bit of oil
Instructions
- Arrange 24-30 plastic shot cups on a baking sheet. Give each cup a tiny spritz of cooking spray.
- Make the yellow layer: In a small bowl, dissolve lemon Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup vodka. Pour about 1 tablespoon into each cup. Refrigerate for 45 minutes until firm.
- Make the orange layer: Dissolve orange Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water, then add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup vodka. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes). Once yellow layer is firm, pour about 1 tablespoon of orange mixture over each yellow layer. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
- Make the white layer: In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let sit for 5 minutes (blooming). Add 3/4 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup vodka, and vanilla extract. Let cool for 15-20 minutes. Once orange layer is firm, pour about 1 tablespoon over each orange layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Put lids on cups and serve cold. To remove from cups, run a thin knife around the edge and gently coax out.
Notes
Temperature is crucial: always let mixtures cool to room temperature before pouring over set layers to prevent bleeding. Don’t rush setting times—45 minutes per layer minimum. Use plain vodka, not flavored. For non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with cold water. Store in fridge for up to 5 days; layers stay distinct for about 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (about 1.5 ou
- Calories: 8595
- Sugar: 1114
- Sodium: 3040
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 1215
- Protein: 12
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