Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Recipe (2024)

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If you like Christmas cookies you will love these creative Christmas Cookie Jello Shots. Creamy, slightly sweet, and delicious, these fun Jello shots are perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

If you have a Christmas gathering, Christmas party, holiday get-together, or holiday party between now and the end of the holidays, make these for the over-21-crowd at your next holiday party!! They really are good. And they will remind everyone of when they were 21 (or 18) again!

Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Recipe

These are an easy-to-make Christmas cookie-flavored (and inspired) jello shot recipe that is perfect to add to your holiday drinks collection. Up the fun department at your Christmas gatherings with these delicious jello shots this Christmas time.

Tips and variations for making this Christmas cookie jello shots recipe:

● You can use Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier. Each will change the taste slightly but choose according to your personal preference.

● Finish the top layer of your holiday jello shots with real whipped cream and red sprinkles, green sprinkles, a mix of the two, or some other holiday-inspired jimmies or sprinkles just before serving.

● You can play around with the liquor quantities provided it adds up to one cup. The quantities listed in the recipe result in a more Bailey-ish Jello shot whereas you may prefer the butterscotch or orange to be more pronounced.

Some suggested liquor quantities:

¼ cup Butterscotch Liqueur
½ cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
¼ cup Cointreau Liqueur

Or, try 1/3 of a cup of each liquor for a more orange-y taste.

How to Make Jello Shots:

Jello Shots are pretty easy to make. This is the basic recipe anyone can follow:

● 2 packets unflavored gelatin (Knox gelatin or store brand)
● 1 cup of water
● 1 cup of vodka /rum/tequila/whiskey/schnapps/liqueurs (alcohol of choice)

The 1 cup of some sort of spirits is the key. The different flavor combinations of alcoholic beverages are what makes the tasty jello shot varieties when using unflavored gelatin.

The souffle cups are 2oz, and a shot glass is 1oz, 1.5oz, or 2oz normally, so you may get a different number of servings depending on the vessel you use to set the gelatin.

Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Ingredients:

● 1 cup Water
● 2 Unflavored Gelatin Packets (Knox, store brand)
● ¼ cup Butterscotch Liqueur
● 5/8 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
● 1/8 cup Cointreau Liqueur
● Whipped Cream for Garnish

Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Mise en Place:

● Medium Pot
● Measuring Cup
● Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula
● 12 2oz Souffle Cup with Lids or Shot Glasses or Plastic Shot Glasses
● Measuring Spoons
● Bowl

Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Instructions:

● Place 1 cup of water in a bowl.
● Add the unflavored gelatin packets to the water; dissolve.
● Place dissolved gelatin liquid in a pot on the stove on low heat; stir until completely dissolved.
● Remove from heat; allow to sit 15 minutes.

● Add Butterscotch Liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Cointreau Liqueur to the dissolved gelatin.

● Carefully pour into 2 ounce soufflé cups. Allow some headroom and do not fill to the top.

● Remove any bubbles that may form.

● You may cap your soufflé cups, or wait until the gelatin has set before capping.
● Place in refrigerator to set, approximately 2 hours.

● Garnish with whipped cream and festive sprinkles before serving.
● Makes 12 servings Christmas Cookie Jello Shots

Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Recipe

Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Recipe. If you like Christmas cookies you will love these creative Christmas Cookie Jello Shots. Creamy, slightly sweet and delicious, these fun Jello shots are perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers!

Prep Time25 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Additional Time2 hours

Total Time2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup Water
2 Unflavored Gelatin Packets (Knox, store brand)
¼ cup Butterscotch Liqueur
5/8 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
1/8 cup Cointreau Liqueur
Whipped Cream for Garnish

Instructions

Place 1 cup of water in a bowl.
Add the unflavored gelatin packets to the water; dissolve.
Place dissolved gelatin liquid in a pot on the stove on low heat; stir until completely dissolved.
Remove from heat; allow to sit 15 minutes.
Add Butterscotch Liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Cointreau Liqueur to the dissolved gelatin.
Carefully pour into 2 ounce soufflé cups. Allow some headroom and do not fill to the top.
Remove any bubbles that may form.
You may cap your soufflé cups, or wait until the gelatin has set before capping.
Place in refrigerator to set, approximately 2 hours.
Garnish with whipped cream (and sprinkles) before serving.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 77Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g

As always, drink responsibly and please don’t drink and drive.

Looking for more holiday jello shot recipes this holiday season? Try one of these from the collection of our favorite holiday jello shots:

● Eggnog Pudding Shots Recipe – Ho-Ho-Ho Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Get into the holiday spirit with these fabulous eggnog pudding shots. These fun eggnog pudding shots are perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers. Simply follow these easy step-by-step pudding shot instructions to make these phenomenal Eggnog Pudding Shots for your holiday party!

● Jingle Bells Jello Shots Recipe – These fun and festive Jingle Bells Jello Shots are easy to make. If you have a holiday get-together and/or party between now and the holidays, make these gelatin shots for the over 21 crowd!!

● Champagne Jello Shots Recipe – Fancy Jello shots don’t have to be difficult to make! These step-by-step tutorial instructions for making a delicious and fun Champagne Jello Shots recipe are so easy to follow; the results are amazing!! The next time you are having an adult celebration or party, make some champagne Jello shots and up the fun in your festivities!

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Christmas Cookie Jello Shots Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best alcohol to use for jello shots? ›

Spiked with alcohol, these boozy jigglers are easy to make and come in every color and flavor imaginable. While vodka is a popular option because of its neutral flavor, you'll find jelly shot recipes that use rum, tequila, whiskey, liqueurs, wine, and even a dark beer. Some are layered, and others are nice and simple.

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Should alcohol be cold when making jello shots? ›

If you are in a hurry, you can set your jello faster by having your liquids as cold as possible when starting to make your shots. You can have your alcohol in the freezer to get it cold, and/or you can add some ice cubes in with your cold water and remove the ice that's left after 2-3 minutes.

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What do you use to hold jello shots? ›

Molding Jello-Shots

To mold the shots, you can use 1-ounce disposable plastic cups, shot glasses, or silicone molds in any shape. If using individual cups, place them on a sheet pan so it's easy to transfer them to to the fridge. For easy pouring into the shots, use a turkey baster or a pitcher with a thin spout.

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Can you use Dixie cups for jello shots? ›

Yes, you can! You definitely don't need fancy cups to make jello shots!

Do you spray cups for jello shots? ›

Place shot glasses on a baking tray for easy transport. Pour gelatin mixture into paper or plastic shot cups* and chill in refrigerator until set, 1 hour or more. *Reviewers suggest coating the shot cups lightly with cooking spray so the shots slide right out.

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What happens if you put too much vodka in jello shots? ›

Jello shots won't set properly if you add too much alcohol. Generally, a basic batch of jello shots is made with one cup of juice or water, one packet of gelatin, 1/2 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of alcohol. However, jello shots can be made with as much as 2/3 cup alcohol without changing their texture.

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When making jello shots do you replace the water for alcohol? ›

Their key takeaways:

A standard recipe made with 3 ounces of Jell-O powder calls for 5 ounces of 80-proof vodka and 11 ounces of water, but this results in a shot that tastes watered-down.
To make a stronger shot, use just 4 ounces of water and between 8 and 14 ounces of vodka (to taste)

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Do jello shots get stronger the longer they sit? ›

Jello Shots, like life, are all about balance. That said, if you want a strong one, it is possible if you leave it in the fridge long enough. In a Supercall experiment, we found that the strongest Jello Shot that will set is three-to-one ratio of 80-proof alcohol to water, and it took a full day to become mostly solid.

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How many jello shots does a 6 oz box make? ›

1 small box of jello yields about 15 jello shots (2 cups of liquid). 2 boxes (or 1 large 6 oz. box) yield 30 shots, which will fit nicely on a baking sheet to transport them easily to the refrigerator.

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Can you put lids on jello shots before they set? ›

Pour the jello mixture into the plastic cups, filling about 3/4 full so there is room for the lid to be put on later. Refrigerate the shots for 2-3 hours or until set. Put a lid on each cup and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

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How long do you have to let jello shots sit? ›

How Long for Jello Shots to Set? If you're wondering how long it will take for your jello shots to set, it depends on which type you make, but a general rule is two to four hours. A basic jello shot recipe should be allowed to set in the fridge for at least two hours. Four hours is better.

Can you use Gatorade in jello shots? ›

Bring 3 cups Gatorade to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove the pan from the heat and add the gelatin, vigorously whisking the mixture until all the gelatin has dissolved. Add the remaining 1½ cups chilled Gatorade and whisk the mixture until it cools to room temperature. Add the vodka and whisk to combine.

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Can you use cupcake liners for jello shots? ›

Putting them in the foil cupcake liners did help keep them contained, and added a festive flair as well. Just keep this mechanical issue in mind if you're bringing them to a party, or maybe add the swirl before the jello is completely set (and let me know if that works if you try them out).

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Does it matter what vodka you use for jello shots? ›

What brand of Vodka can I use for making Jello shots? The brand is entirely up to you - but if it was me I'd go budget brand like Absolut or Stoli and you can have a lot of mixing the flavored vodka with jello flavors - off the top of my head I would say Strawberry Jello with Absolut Peppar.

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How much alcohol should you put in jello shots? ›

Their key takeaways: A standard recipe made with 3 ounces of Jell-O powder calls for 5 ounces of 80-proof vodka and 11 ounces of water, but this results in a shot that tastes watered-down. To make a stronger shot, use just 4 ounces of water and between 8 and 14 ounces of vodka (to taste)

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Is Titos good for jello shots? ›

jello shooters Jello shooter recipe ⬇️ 1 pack jello 2 cups boiling water 1 cup cherry vodka 1 cup Tito's Vodka Stir well and refrigerate for 6 hours or more #cheers summervibes.

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Why didn't my jello shots set? ›

Why didn't all my shots set properly? Typically this happens when you didn't stir the gelatin mix with the boiling water long enough. It takes about 1.5 to 2 minutes to make sure that it fully dissolves. It's best to use a whisk.