With sweet layers of orange, lemon, sweetened condensed milk, and cake vodka these candy corn jello shots are a tasty alcohol-infused treat for Halloween!
Why this recipe works
Candy corn jello shots are a fun way to serve up a festive boozy shot at your Halloween parties. For those who aren’t a fan of candy corn, don’t fret, these shots are lively in orange-lemon-and creamy sweet flavor without the texture of the classic candies and will appeal to those on both sides of the fence when it comes to candy corn.
These candy corn shots are made in the same fashion as our 4th of July jello shots. The color combinations are endless using this technique and you can mix and match them to the theme of any holiday or celebration.
Related Recipe – Candy Cane Jello Shots
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
VODKA – Cake vodka adds a bit of a sweet touch to these shots with subtle notes of buttercream frosting and vanilla. You can use vanilla vodka, whipped cream vodka, fluffed marshmallow vodka, or even orange vodka to bring out the flavors of the orange jello layer. You do not need top shelf vodka to make jello shots, use what is available to you. Feel free to mix up the type of vodka you use in each layer if desired.
JELLO – Layer one uses lemon jello, layer two is orange jello, and the third layer is a mixture of unflavored gelatin with sweetened condensed milk. I do not recommend substituting the sweetened condensed milk for evaporated milk or regular milk, it likely won’t set correctly and will not taste good.
How to Make Candy Corn Jello Shots
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- For the first layer, in a small, spouted mixing bowl or measuring cup (2 cups in size) whisk Lemon Jell-O and hot water until dissolved. Mix in Cake vodka and pour evenly into 16 2.5-ounce shot glasses (about .8-ounce). Set in the fridge for at least 60 minutes to set before starting the orange layer.
- For the second layer, follow the same directions as you did with the first layer. In a small, spouted mixing bowl or measuring cup whisk Orange Jell-O and hot water until dissolved. Mix in Cake vodka and pour evenly into the shot glasses. Set in the fridge for at least 60 minutes to set before starting the white layer.
- In a small, spouted mixing bowl or measuring cup whisk the package of unflavored gelatin and hot water until dissolved. Mix in Cake vodka, then 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. Pour evenly into the shot glasses. Set in the fridge for at least 60 minutes to set before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and candy corn just before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
We used 2.5 ounce shot glasses for this recipe. You can easily make these shots in smaller shot glasses if desired. These 2 oz shot glasses that come with disposable lids are a popular option and would work well for these candy corn jello shots. If you use glasses or cups smaller than 2.5 ounces as we used, you will get even more shots out of this recipe, so keep that in mind for how many cups you may need!
Yes, you can make these alcohol-free, after all, they are just jello with a bit of vodka subbed in for some of the water! Prepare the jello per instructions on the back of your gelatin boxes and layer according to our directions listed in the post.
Yes, you can and should make these candy corn jello shots ahead of time. The recipe calls for at minimum 3 hours of set time as you will need an hour in between each layer for the jello to set. You can make the jello shots a day or two in advance and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Reserve the whipped cream and candy corn garnish until you are ready to enjoy.
Store your shots in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Technically, the vodka works as a preservative in these jello shots, but they are best when consumed fresh or within the 5-day mark.
Serving Suggestions
Optionally eat with a spoon if you are using tall shot glasses, or squeeze the cups to loosen the jello if you are using plastic shot glasses. Serve with a garnish of whipped cream and candy corn pieces.
A fun way to serve these candy corn shots is to prepare them in plastic shot glasses fitted with a lid and pass them out to the adults taking their kids trick or treating on Halloween night. Or, simply serve them on a platter to dress up the Halloween food table at your next party. Enjoy!
More Halloween Recipes
- Candy Corn Punch
- Frankenstein Margarita
- Halloween Dirt Cups
- Spider Web Taco Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Mummies
- Purple People Eater Cocktail
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Candy Corn Jello Shots
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
Yellow Layer
- 1.5 ounces lemon jello mix
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup cake vodka 4 ounces
Orange Layer
- 1.5 ounces orange jello mix
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup cake vodka 4 ounces
White Layer
- .25 ounce unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup cake vodka 4 ounces
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
Garnish
- whipped cream
- candy corns
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- * We used half of the regular 3-ounce jello mix boxes. You can certainly use the whole box and double the amount of vodka and water called for instead of splitting the jello powder in half. You will get 32 shots doing it this way.
- You can use vanilla vodka, whipped cream vodka, fluffed marshmallow vodka, or even orange vodka to bring out the flavors of the orange jello layer. You do not need top shelf vodka to make jello shots, use what is available to you. Feel free to mix up the type of vodka you use in each layer if desired.
- I do not recommend substituting the sweetened condensed milk for evaporated milk or regular milk, it likely won’t set correctly and will not taste good.
- We used 2.5 ounce shot glasses for this recipe. You can easily make these shots in smaller shot glasses if desired. These 2 oz shot glasses that come with disposable lids are a popular option and would work well for these candy corn jello shots. If you use glasses or cups smaller than 2.5 ounces as we used, you will get even more shots out of this recipe, so keep that in mind for how many cups you may need!
Instructions
- For the first layer, in a small, spouted mixing bowl or measuring cup (2 cups in size) whisk Lemon Jell-O and hot water until dissolved. Mix in Cake vodka and pour evenly into 16 2.5-ounce shot glasses (about .8-ounce). Set in the fridge for at least 60 minutes to set before starting the orange layer.
- For the second layer, follow the same directions as you did with the first layer. In a small, spouted mixing bowl or measuring cup (2 cups in size) whisk Orange Jell-O and hot water until dissolved. Mix in Cake vodka and pour evenly into the shot glasses. Set in the fridge for at least 60 minutes to set before starting the white layer.
- In a small, spouted mixing bowl or measuring cup whisk the package of unflavored gelatin and hot water until dissolved. Mix in Cake vodka, then 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and pour evenly into the shot glasses. Set in the fridge for at least 60 minutes to set before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and candy corn just before serving.
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Lori Lynn says
I made these using coconut rum. They were a hit!