Make your Halloween soiree POP with this EASY candy corn Jello shots Recipe! Our layered Jello shots recipe is the PERFECT adult Halloween treat! If you need a delicious, crowd pleasing, colorful, portable and downright fun party shot, you HAVE to try this layered candy corn Jello shot recipe!
This colorful, shot is the low prep, minimal ingredient, EASY VERSION of the candy corn Jello shot! There are just two layers (with an option for a third if you like)…so you won’t spend the entire day in the kitchen. With a surprisingly small amount of prep you can create an impressive Halloween party or potluck addition.
Our version is a layered, alcoholic candy corn jello shot but we also include the a non alcoholic recipe if you would like to make them family friendly! Kids love jello cups and they’ll definitely enjoy this family friendly version!
You’ll want make your candy corn Jello shots recipe in clear shot cups. Clear shot cups are best so you can see the yellow, orange and white layers. You can elevate this Halloween jello shot recipe with sprinkles, candy corn, candy pumpkins, whipped cream, or even a little puff of store bought cotton candy.
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With these fun, colors you could also use this Halloween jello shot recipe for any fall or Halloween themed parties, outdoor movie nights, birthday parties or just as a sweet fall treat! You can change the colors to suit whatever occasion by simply switching out the flavor of jello!
We used rum in our Halloween jello shot recipe but you can use vodka, flavored alcohols or any clear, hard alcohol. Just make equal substitutions to ours. Personally I think rum is smoother than vodka and doesn’t have the vodka “bite”. Rum can be dangerous because it’s hard to detect and you can over do it more easily!
You can make the kid friendly version for kids parties, school classroom parties, fundraisers, sleepovers, pajama parties & movie nights! You can change up the flavors and colors by trading out jello flavors!
EASY Candy Corn Jello Shots (Alcoholic)
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
INGREDIENTS:
Yellow Layer (Bottom):
- 1 3 ounce box of Yellow Jell-O (such as island pineapple or lemon Jello)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup rum (or vodka)
Orange Layer (Top):
- 1 3 ounce box of red Jell-O (such as orange Jello)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup rum (or vodka)
Candy Corn
Whipped Cream
5.5 Ounce Disposable Shot Cups
Other Helpful Tools:
Measuring Cup
Cookie Sheet
How to Make Candy Corn Jello Shots Step by Step!
1. Make the Yellow Jello Layer
Mix the yellow Jello in 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved. Then mix in ½ cup rum (or vodka) and ½ cup cold water. This will kick off the gelatin activation. Pour the Jello mixture into 5.5 Ounce Disposable Shot Cups, filling each about 1/3 full. Place on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours
2. Make the Orange Jello Layer
When the yellow layer has set, mix the orange Jello in 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved. Then mix in ½ cup rum (or vodka) and ½ cup cold water. This will kick off the gelatin activation. Pour the orange Jello mixture onto the fully set yellow layer- filling the rest of the cup. Place on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours
3. Add a Swirl, Garnish & Serve!
When the orange layer has fully set you can add a swirl of whipped cream and finish with a candy corn, sprinkles (OR BOTH) on top! If you prefer to make a white layer for the full candy corn effect we have instructions on how to do that below.
Want to Make a White Jello Layer Instead of Whipped Cream?
4. How to Make a White Layer (Optional)
- 3 ounces of unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water (for activating the gelatin)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (to whiten the shots)
If you are going to do a white layer instead of the whipped cream you need to make sure that you leave room for a white layer on top of the Jello shot.
When the orange layer has completely set up we can work on the white layer. To make the white jello layer we have to use clear, unflavored gelatin which we’ll add sweetened condensed milk to in order to make it white. This layer won’t have any alcohol in it but it will be a sweet center to the shot.
First, sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let that sit for a few minutes to fully activate. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then stir in the sweetened condensed milk until completely mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Make sure the orange jello layer is fully set then gently pour the white gelatin mixture over the blue layer. Again, fill another third of the shot glass with the white jello. Return the shot glasses to the refrigerator and let set for another 2-3 hours.
Non Alcoholic Candy Corn Jello Shots
A kid friendly jello cup is a sweet treat for kids parties, school classroom parties, fundraisers, sleepovers, pajama parties & movie nights! You can change up the flavors and colors by simply trading out jello flavors!
If you want to make a non alcoholic patriotic treat (for kids or non drinkers) you could make the following suggested substitutions. In essence you are substituting the alcohol for water and that’s it. Same preparation as we’ve shown you so it’s super easy!
Yellow Layer (Bottom):
- 1 box of yellow Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Orange Layer (Top):
- 1 box of orange Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
White Layer (Optional):
- 3 ounces of unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water (for activating the gelatin)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (to whiten the shots)
With this EASY Halloween shot at your fingertips, any day can feel like Fall O Halloween! Don’t forget to download and print this Halloween jello shot recipe at the end of this post so you have it on hand when you need it.
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Candy Corn Jello Shots
Whip up a sweet shot for any Fall or Halloween Party!
Ingredients
- Yellow Layer (Bottom):
- 1-3 ounce box of Yellow Jell-O (such as island pineapple Jello)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup rum (or vodka)
- Orange Layer (Top):
- 1-3 ounce box of red Jell-O (such as orange Jello)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup rum (or vodka)
- Candy Corn
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
Mix the yellow Jello in 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved. Then mix in ½ cup rum (or vodka) and ½ cup cold water. This will kick off the gelatin activation. Pour the Jello mixture into Disposable Shot Cups, filling each about 1/3 full. Place on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours.
When the yellow layer has set, mix the orange Jello in 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved. Then mix in ½ cup rum (or vodka) and ½ cup cold water. This will kick off the gelatin activation. Pour the orange Jello mixture onto the fully set yellow layer- filling the rest of the cup. Place on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator to set, about 2-3 hours
When the orange layer has fully set you can add a swirl of whipped cream and finish with a candy corn, sprinkles (OR BOTH) on top! If you prefer to make a white layer for the full candy corn effect we have instructions on how to do that below.
How to Make a White Layer (Optional)
- 3 ounces of unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water (for activating the gelatin)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (to whiten the shots)
If you are going to do a white layer instead of the whipped cream you need to make sure that you leave room for a white layer on top of the Jello shot.
When the orange layer has completely set up we can work on the white layer. To make the white jello layer we have to use clear, unflavored gelatin which we'll add sweetened condensed milk to in order to make it white. This layer won't have any alcohol in it but it will be a sweet center to the shot.
First, sprinkle 2 packets of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup of cold water. Let that sit for a few minutes to fully activate. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then stir in the sweetened condensed milk until completely mixed. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Make sure the orange jello layer is fully set then gently pour the white gelatin mixture over the blue layer. Again, fill another third of the shot glass with the w
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 0g
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