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Halloween Jello Shots

These Halloween Jello Shots are a tasty and fun way to celebration All Hallow’s Eve. With the layers of color and flavor, they will be a huge hit at any Halloween party!

colorful halloween jello shots on a serving tray

I don’t know about you, but I think M&M’s make everything fun especially when it comes to the holidays with their holiday colors and flavors.

If you feel the same, you will love the look and taste of these Halloween Jello Shots that are filled with Halloween M&M’s for added texture and taste.

Make these jello shots for Halloween and everyone will surely feel the spooky Halloween vibes.

halloween jello shots with halloween m&ms on serving tray

Halloween Jello Shot Ingredients

Equipment needed

a bunch of finished halloween jello shots on serving tray

Things to Note

  • Do not add whipped cream to the top of your shots if you’re not serving them right away.
  • Don’t try and add a new layer until the layer below it is solid. If it’s runny at all, it will make the colors mix.
  • You can use other means to get the liquid in the cups. However, I have not found anything that works as quickly or cleanly as the injector.
  • Add the M&M’s right before serving. Otherwise, the condensation from the fridge will cause them to melt and make a mess on the jello shots.
3 halloween jello shots on serving tray

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance can I make these?
You can make these 2-3 days in advance. Just add the whipped cream and M&M’s right before serving.

Can I use other types of alcohol?
You can use any vodka or alcohol you prefer, just don’t go over ¾ cup alcohol in each layer as it won’t solidify if you do. Vanilla vodka, white rum, tequila and gin are all great options.

How do I transfer them to the fridge to cause the jello to set?
The best way I’ve found to transfer jello shots to the fridge is to place them on a cookie sheet (you can cover it with aluminum foil for easy clean up) and then place the baking sheet into the fridge.

Can I use a different color?
Yes! You can certainly use any colors of jello you’d like. Just keep in mind, you’ll want to use a clear alcohol to achieve bright colored layers of jello.

halloween jello shots on wood serving tray

How to Make Halloween Jello Shots

Line your jello shot cups up on a baking sheet that will fit them.

In a medium sized bowl, add the water, and sprinkle the Gelatin on the top, and allow it to bloom, following the directions on the package.  Stir well to blend. 

gelatin mix into bowl

Add the Vodka, and stir again. 

Divide the Gelatin into three smaller bowls. 

In one bowl, add the Orange Food Coloring Gel. 

black gel food coloring in jello mixture

In one of the other bowls, add the Sweetened Condensed Milk, and in the last bowl, add the Black Food Coloring Gel.

Fill the shot glasses 1/3 full with the Black Gelatin, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, until the Gelatin has set up.

filling shot glass with black jello mixture

After the Gelatin has set, remove from the Refrigerator, and add the White layer, filling another 1/3 of the shot glass, making it 2/3 full.  Place the shot glasses back in the Refrigerator for 1 hour to let the White Layer set.

filling shot glasses with white layer of jello

Remove the shot glasses when the White layer is set, and fill the rest of the way with the Orange layer, and place back in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.  

When ready to serve, add whipped cream to the top of the glasses, and sprinkle Halloween sprinkles, and M&M’s on the top to decorate. 

Serve and Enjoy!

halloween jello shots on wood serving tray

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Halloween Jello Shots

COURSE: Jello Shots
Servings 12 Jello Shots
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 4 hours
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
How to make layered Halloween jello shots at home.

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Packages of Unflavored Gelatin
  • 3 cups of Water
  • 1 cup of Vanilla Vodka
  • Orange and Black Food Coloring Gel
  • 1 Tablespoon of Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 package of Halloween M&M’s
  • Halloween Sprinkles
  • Reddi-Whip Whipped Cream

Instructions
 

  • Line your jello shot cups up on a baking sheet that will fit them.
  • In a medium sized bowl, add the water, and sprinkle the Gelatin on the top, and allow it to bloom, following the directions on the package.  Stir well to blend. 
  • Add the Vodka, and stir again. 
  • Divide the Gelatin into three smaller bowls. 
  • In one bowl, add the Orange Food Coloring Gel. 
  • In one of the other bowls, add the Sweetened Condensed Milk, and in the last bowl, add the Black Food Coloring Gel.
  • Fill the shot glasses 1/3 full with the Black Gelatin, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, until the Gelatin has set up.
  • After the Gelatin has set, remove from the Refrigerator, and add the White layer, filling another 1/3 of the shot glass, making it 2/3 full.  Place the shot glasses back in the Refrigerator for 1 hour to let the White Layer set.
  • Remove the shot glasses when the White layer is set, and fill the rest of the way with the Orange layer, and place back in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.  
  • When ready to serve, add whipped cream to the top of the glasses, and sprinkle Halloween sprinkles, and M&M's on the top to decorate. 
  • Serve and Enjoy!
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