Want to make your Halloween party extra spooky and fun? These Halloween eyeball jello shots are sweet, fruity, and decorated with creepy candy eyeballs. They are completely -free, so kids and adults alike can enjoy them. With only a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a party treat that looks scary but tastes delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Family-Friendly: , safe for kids and perfect for all ages.
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Quick and Easy: Just a few steps – dissolve, pour, chill, and decorate.
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Perfect for Halloween: Spooky floating eyeballs make a fun centerpiece for your party table.
Ingredients
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1 box strawberry jello (or raspberry/cherry for a red effect)
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Boiling water (to dissolve the jello powder)
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Cold water (to set the jello properly)
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Candy eyeballs or gummy eyeballs (for decoration)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Dissolve Jello: Pour the boiling water into a bowl with the jello powder. Stir until fully dissolved.
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Add Cold Water: Stir in cold water to help the jello set.
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Fill the Cups: Pour the mixture into small plastic cups.
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Chill: Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
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Decorate: Top each cup with a candy eyeball right before serving.
Variations and Substitutions
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Juice Option: Replace cold water with fruit juice (like grape, cranberry, or cherry) for extra flavor.
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Sugar-Free: Use sugar-free jello and candy eyeballs.
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Color Change: Use orange jello for pumpkin vibes, or lime jello for a creepy green effect.
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Extra Fun: Add gummy worms or Halloween sprinkles for more spookiness.
Serving Suggestions
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Pair with fun Halloween snacks like mummy hot dogs or witch’s broom cheese sticks.
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Add to a dessert table with pumpkin cupcakes or Frankenstein cookies.
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Serve alongside spooky drinks like black lemonade or Halloween fruit punch.
Storage
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Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 1 week (without the candy eyeballs).
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Do not freeze.
Top Tips
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Place cups on a baking sheet before moving them to the fridge to avoid spills.
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Add the candy eyeballs just before serving so they stay fresh.
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Make different colors for variety – red, orange, green, or purple.
Final Thoughts
These Halloween eyeball jello shots are spooky, easy, and fun for the whole family. They are a perfect addition to your Halloween menu and guaranteed to wow your guests.
PrintHalloween Eyeball Jello Shots recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 jello shots (depending on cup size) 1x
Ingredients
Ingredients
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1 box strawberry jello (or raspberry/cherry for a red effect)
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Boiling water (to dissolve the jello powder)
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Cold water (to set the jello properly)
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Candy eyeballs or gummy eyeballs (for decoration)
Instructions
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n a mixing bowl, dissolve the jello powder in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
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Add 1 cup cold water (or juice) and stir well.
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Pour mixture into small plastic shot cups.
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Place cups on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
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Before serving, top each shot with a candy eyeball.
Notes
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Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (without the eyeballs).
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For extra flavor, substitute cold water with fruit juice such as cranberry, grape, or cherry.
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Add decorations like gummy worms or sprinkles for extra Halloween fun.