Dive in to these gingerbread Christmas Jello Shots! A fun and festive Christmas Jello shots recipe that is loaded with warm spices! A must try holiday shots recipe great for adults. Or remove the alcohol for a kid-friendly option. Baileys, Gingerbread simple syrup, vodka and more all come together for this gingerbread recipe.

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These gingerbread Christmas Jello Shots will make your party unforgettable. Elevate the fun this year, with a gingerbread jello shot that is flavored with Bailey’s Irish cream, vodka, and a gingerbread simple syrup.

This Christmas cookie Jello shots recipe is one you will want to make every year. The flavors are so rich and warm, it is hard to resist eating too many. A fun gingerbread recipe idea to try out. For a kid-friendly treat try my Grinch hot chocolate.

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This Gingerbread Jello Shot Recipe Is…
Ingredients You Need
How to Make
Helpful Tips For Making
FAQs
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Gingerbread Christmas Jello Shots Recipe Creation

I am not a huge drinker, but on occasion there is something about an adult Jello shot that hits the spot. These are a boozy gingerbread recipe, but can be made kid-friendly by leaving out the alcohol!

This Gingerbread Jello Shot Recipe Is…

Easy to Make
Festive Party Jello Shots Recipe
Warm Spices in each one
Simple To Make

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Ingredients You Need

Bailey’s Irish Cream – You will use Bailey’s to offer a nice creamy richness to the gingerbread Christmas shots!

Butterscotch Schnapps – This is my secret ingredient. I know it might be weird to think of butterscotch for a gingerbread recipe but it is so tasty.

Vodka – Reach for a plain vodka, any brand will work great.

Gingerbread Simple Syrup – Now you can buy gingerbread simple syrup or make the homemade syrup. It is up to you.

Knox Gelatin – Plain gelatin is used for setting up the shots.

Whipped Cream – This is optional.

Gingerbread Sprinkles – Optional as well but is very fun if you add whipped cream on top!

How to Make

Full directions for this Jello shot recipe for the holidays is in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

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Step One: Add the Baileys, vodka, butterscotch Schnapps, gingerbread syrup, and cold water into a bowl. Mix well.

Step Two: Add in the gelatin, and mix well until it is dissolved.

Step Three: Next, pour in the boiling hot water, and stir for 2 minutes. Make sure it is fully mixed.

Step Four: Pour the gingerbread shots into the little cups and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Once set up, top with whipped cream and sprinkles!

Helpful Tips For Making

Make sure to mix well once you pour the boiling water in. It is important to mix up all the gelatin and get it fully melted.
You can make these shots 1-2 days in advance of when you want to serve them. Just put whipped cream on the top right before serving.
Don’t add too much alcohol or it will cause the shots to not set up.

FAQs

Common questions about this holiday shots recipe!

How do you make Jello shots easier?

If you want you can use molds to pour your Jello into to set up, or even pour into a cookie sheet. Then use cookie cutters to make shapes out of the Jello.

Does it matter how much vodka you put in Jello shots?

Adding too much alcohol to Jello shots will cause them to not set up properly. Typically you only want around 1/2 cup of alcohol for shots. For this gingerbread shots recipe I used 3 types of alcohol so there is more than a typical shot.

Do you spray jello shot cups?

I find that if you are using plastic shot cups they don’t need to be sprayed with cooking spray. Just squeezing the sides a bit offer a way to loosen the shot. If you have had trouble in the past, go right ahead and lightly spray first.

Does freezing jello ruin it?

You will find that freezing Jello creates a different texture to the Jello. I recommend not freezing your Jello as it can affect the outcome of your shots.

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Created by: Kelsey