Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jello Shots

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jello Shots are a creamy, decedent and festive boozy treat you can eat for the holidays. They make the perfect addition to any holiday party.

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jello Shots

You can’t have the holidays without peppermint. It’s basically THE flavor of the holiday season.

With that being said, if peppermint and chocolate is your jam, these Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jello Shots will certainly be your jam too.

This Christmas jello shot recipe requires just 7 ingredients (besides the garnish) making them easy to whip up the night before your holiday party for a one-of-a-kind boozy treat your party guests will love.

Want more Christmas jello shot recipes? Check out our Christmas Jello Shots, Grinch Jello Shots, and Jack Frost Jello Shots.

What You Need to Make Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jello Shots

• Evaporated milk
• Unflavored gelatin powder
• Sugar
• Cocoa powder
• Vanilla extract
• Godiva chocolate liqueur
• Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
• Mini chocolate chips
• Whipped cream
• Crushed Candy Canes
• Mini Candy Canes
• Jello Shot Cups

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance can I make these?

You can make these jello shots 2-3 days in advance and store in the fridge. However, I suggest adding the toppings and garnish right before serving to ensure the whipped cream and candy canes don’t melt.

I can’t find Smirnoff Peppermint Twist, what can I use instead?

Peppermint schnapps is a great alternative or any peppermint-flavored liquor.

How to Make Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jello Shots

In a medium bowl, add water, and unfavored gelatin, stir to combine. Set aside. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is thickened.

In a medium saucepan add the evaporated milk, sugar, and cocoa powder, stir to combine. Cook over medium-low heat, cook 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 whipped cream and crushed candy canes. Add a candy stick for added flair.

Serve and enjoy!

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Jello Shots

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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Pudding Shots are a creamy, decedent and festive boozy treat you can eat for the holidays. They make the perfect addition to any holiday party.

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Servings 24 Pudding Shots

Equipment

• NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Cocoa
• Jello Shot Cups
• Knox Unflavored Gelatin
• Mini Candy Canes
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Mint Twists Crushed Peppermint Candy
• Milk Evaporated

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ cups evaporated milk 12 oz can
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder
• ½ cup hot water
• 3 Tablespoons sugar
• 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup Godiva chocolate liqueur
• ¼ Smirnoff Peppermint Twist

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, add water, and unfavored gelatin, stir to combine. Set aside. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is thickened.
• In a medium saucepan add the evaporated milk, sugar, and cocoa powder, stir to combine. Cook over medium-low heat, cook 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 whipped cream and crushed candy canes. Add a candy stick for added flair.
• Serve and enjoy!

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

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