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Red, Hot & Boom Gelatin Shots!

These gelatin shots are the perfect mix of red hot cinnamon and sweetness! Red hot jello shots use candy red hots to make a sweetened cinnamon flavor. They would be awesome for a fall party, but I made them for my 4th of July party using star shaped ice cube trays for a festive touch.  Check out the recipe below!

For these shots you will need:

  • 4 packets of Knox geletin
  • red hot candies (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • water
  • 1 cup of cinnamon liquor
  • cooking spray of choice

Steps:

 
 Prepare molds by spraying with cooking spray.
 
Measure 1 cup of water out and add to a small bowl.  Sprinkle the packets of Knox over it and stir until dissolved.  Don’t skip the stirring or it will be lumpy (see those white lumps in my picture?)  Stir right away!  Set aside to “set” while you do step 2:
 

Mix the sugar, red hots and about 1 and 1/4 cups of water in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until both the red hots and sugar are completely dissolved.  Once dissolved, remove from heat.  Option: For a spicier variety, add a few extra red hots and less sugar! (or vice versa for sweeter).

Add the red hot mixture to the gelatin mixture and stir.  Let it cool a few minutes and then add your cinnamon liquor!  Pour carefully into your prepared trays.  You could also pour it into a large pan and cut the shapes out later after it sets!

And that’s it!  Red hot gelatin shots!  You might have to shake them a little to get them out of the mold, or you can use a butter knife or your (clean) finger to coax them out!

Let me know if you end up making this recipe and what you think!  Enjoy!

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