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Halloween Creepy Jello Cups

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3-ingredient, 10-minute, Fun Halloween Creepy Jello Cups made from orange gelatin and candies. A gluten-free treat that is a hit among kids and adults!

Creepy Jello Cups with mini spoons and candies on the side

Halloween has arrived! Although I didn’t grow up celebrating this fun event, as an adult I have often dressed up in costumes and gone trick-or-treating with my daughters.

This year we are sharing a quick, easy, and fun “recipe”: Halloween Jello Cups!!! 

They are something that one can make in the blink of an eye, saving time for Moms so that they can take care of other stuff… and of course they are also lots of fun for the kiddos and TEENS, too.

 I mean, whose kid/teen doesn’t love gelatin and candy? Both of them together in a mini cup is much, much better, don’t you think?

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OTHER HALLOWEEN TREATS 

If you’d like to celebrate the date with many different treats, here are 5 HALLOWEEN easy treats to make your party tasty and fun:

5 Halloween Easy Treats image collage

1. Creepy Jello Cups (quick)

2. Mother-in-Law’s Eyes (gluten-free)

3. Pumpkin Brigadeiros (gluten-free)

4. Chocolate-Apple Halloween Owl  (gluten-free)

5. Brigadeiro Cupcakes (Cute Spider, RIP, and Black Cat)

HOW TO MAKE HALLOWEEN JELLO CUPS

In a heatproof glass pitcher, dissolve gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring very well until gelatin is fully dissolved.

Pour mixture into 80 ml (about 3-ounce) plastic mini cups and place in the fridge for about 1 hour, or until gelatin is semi-set (not liquid, but also not yet set…i.e. it is just starting to become solid, so that candy can still penetrate easily into the gelatin).

Remove cups from the fridge and place one gummy body part into each cup. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until gelatin has set. Remove jello cups 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving (so that candy can soften). Enjoy!

 

 Happy Halloween!

 

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Halloween Creepy Jello Cups

Three-ingredient, ten-minute prep, and no cooking Halloween treat... These Creepy Jello Cups are a fun, tasty dessert that combines gelatin and candy into mini cups. Prepare for your kid/teen/adult party!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert recipes, halloween jello, halloween recipes, jello cups
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 7 people
Calories 79 kcal
Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

  • 3 ounce orange gelatin powder 85 g
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • Gummy body parts candy, available at local supermarkets

Instructions

  1. In a heatproof glass pitcher, dissolve gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring very well until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour mixture into 80 ml (about 3-ounce) plastic mini cups and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until gelatin is semi-set (not liquid, but also not yet completely set...i.e. it is just starting to solidify, so that candy can still penetrate easily into the gelatin).
  2. Remove cups from the refrigerator and place one gummy body part into each cup. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until gelatin has completely set. Remove jello cups 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving ( so that candy can soften)... Enjoy!!!

Recipe Notes

  • Do not place gummy body parts candy into the hot dissolved gelatin, otherwise candy will melt.
  • These creepy jello cups can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
  • Store covered  in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze! 
Nutrition Facts
Halloween Creepy Jello Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
Sodium 61mg3%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  2. SallyBR

    I was going to say these are cute, but then cute did not quite define them…. 😉 Adorable? Not sure either…

    ok, they are fun and PERFECT for Halloween…..

    great job!

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    • Denise Browning

      Hi, Anna! Because I didn’t grow up celebrating Halloween, I do have a lot of fun making treats and dressing up to trick-or-treating with my children. I am glad that you approved my creepy treat for this year. Wishing you a fun Halloween!

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  8. Coffee and Crumpets

    These are creepily adorable! Clever idea and super easy too. We’ve never been into the whole Halloween thing, but it’s fun to watch all the cool crafty and foodie things that appear at this time! I bet the girls are excited!

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  9. Shashi @ runninsrilankan

    5 stars
    What a great idea – so simple and yet so incredibly creepy! Also love those Mother-in-law eyes and Pumpkin Brigadeiros!

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  12. Little Cooking Tips

    5 stars
    Hehehehe! Funny choice Denise! The Greek Halloween is “Apokries”, a Carnival celebrated in February, remnant of the ancient Dionysia. So we’ll keep this in the file for then:)
    Have a wonderful weekend ahead dear Denise! xo

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    • Denise Browning

      I had no idea Halloween was celebrated in Greece. How interesting! I hope you can make these quick and easy cups in February. I had a lot of fun photographing them. You both have a great weekend!

      Reply

    • Denise Browning

      Hi, Amy!
      My kids love Halloween because of the costumes and candies. 🙂
      I enjoy it because I did not grow up celebrating it and it is fun — I have to admit. My fave holiday in the US is Thanksgiving.
      Thanks so much for stopping by.

      Reply

  19. Liz

    I’m sure your kids loved these fun Halloween treats (and all the other festive treats you’ve shared)! I never knew you could purchase gummy body parts…but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised 🙂

    Reply

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