Description
Get into the holiday spirit with Candy Cane Jell-O Shots, a festive treat that combines the refreshing flavors of cherry and peppermint. These delightful layered shots are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for Christmas gatherings, New Year’s Eve celebrations, or any festive occasion. With a creamy whipped topping and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, these shots are sure to impress your guests and add a cheerful touch to your holiday festivities. Whether you prefer them boozy or non-alcoholic, these Jell-O shots are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3 ounces) cherry Jell-O
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 cup vodka (for adults)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve cherry Jell-O in boiling water until fully dissolved. Add cold water and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Pour the Jell-O mixture into shot glasses, filling them halfway. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Once set, spoon whipped cream on top of each shot glass.
- If using vodka, mix remaining Jell-O with vodka and pour over the whipped cream layer until full.
- Chill again for an hour until the top layer is set.
- Garnish with crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg