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Hot Cocoa Peppermint Jello Shots

Festive and minty, hot cocoa peppermint jello shots are grown-up candy canes! They belong on the list of the Best Jello Shots ever!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: peppermint jello shots
Servings: 24 shots
Calories: 45kcal

Equipment

  • 24 Plastic shot cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Hot Water From Faucet not boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups Evaporated Milk or a 12-ounce can
  • 2 envelopes Unflavored Gelatin Powder
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  • 1/4 cup Smirnoff Peppermint Twist

Garnish

  • Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Whipped Cream
  • Crushed Candy Canes
  • Candy Cane Stick

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add water, and unavored gelatin, stir to combine.
  • Set aside.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is thickened.
  • I na medium saucepan add the evaporated milk, sugar, and cocoa powder, stir to combine.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer.
  • Add the chocolate mixture into the gelatin mixture, stir until the gelatin is dissolved and there are no clumps. Add the Godiva chocolate liqueur, Peppermint Schnapps and vanilla extract.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into 2-ounce plastic shot cups to the top.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until set.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on each jello cup and top with whip cream and crushed candy canes.
  • Add a candy stick for added air.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.1mg