Description
Creepy-cute jello shots studded with candy eyeballs—easy, customizable, and perfect for spooky parties. Make them boozy or kid-friendly.
Ingredients
2 (3-oz) boxes flavored gelatin (red, green, or blue)
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 cup chilled vodka (or more cold water/juice for NA)
24 edible candy eyeballs
24 plastic 2-oz shot cups
Optional: gummy worms, food coloring gel for veins
Instructions
1. Set 24 shot cups on a rimmed tray for easy transfer.
2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
3. Whisk gelatin with boiling water in a bowl until fully dissolved, 2 minutes.
4. Stir in 1 cup cold water; let mixture cool 3–5 minutes.
5. Stir in 1 cup chilled vodka (use cold juice or water for non-alcoholic).
6. Fill cups about 2/3 full with the gelatin mixture.
7. Drop 1 candy eyeball into each cup; angle or center as desired.
8. Refrigerate until set, 2–4 hours, then cover until serving.
9. Optional: Add gummy worms or draw red “veins” with food gel.
10. Serve well-chilled; store covered in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes