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Home > Halloween > Halloween Creepy Jello Cups

Halloween Creepy Jello Cups

September 29, 2014 by Denise Browning 41 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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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?

close up image of Halloween Creepy Jello Cups

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
Keywords:dessert recipes, halloween jello, halloween recipes, jello cups
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 7 people
Calories79 kcal
Author Denise Browning
Cost $ 0.33 per person

Equipment

  • pitcher

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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).
  • 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

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 61mg | Sugar: 15g
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  1. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine

    September 30, 2014 at 7:04 am

    How fun Denise! This is a great idea. It made me smile from ear to ear (real ears, not candy)! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 30, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks for sharing this, Chris! Halloween is the period that I really have most fun.

      Reply
  2. SallyBR

    September 30, 2014 at 7:09 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 30, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you, Sally! They are quite creepy yet easy and delish. I had a lot fun making and photographing these cups.

      Reply
  3. anna@shenANNAgans

    September 30, 2014 at 7:27 am

    Woweee!!!!! Lovin’ this Denise. I saw Pumpkin lanterns in the shop last weekend & got all excited thinking about the magical blogs & ideas in store.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 30, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      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!

      Reply
  4. Kathleen

    September 30, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Love this….just adorable for kids! Thanks Denise.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 30, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you for stopping by, Kathleen!

      Reply
  5. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    September 30, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Halloween is such a great family holiday! The Creepy Jello Cups are a fantastic treat to take to a party, easy to make ahead with tons of fun in each cup!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 30, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you, Deb! This was my intention: Make the whole thing easy and fun for both Moms and children.

      Reply
  6. Raymund

    September 30, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    This really looks cool! very creative of you Denise

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 30, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      Raymund: Thanks a lot! I hope children love these cups.

      Reply
  7. Daniela

    October 1, 2014 at 6:08 am

    Wow, they are adorable creepy, Denise!
    The creepy jello cups are amazing.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 1, 2014 at 7:30 am

      Daniela: Thank you!!! It is a fun treat for Halloween.

      Reply
  8. Coffee and Crumpets

    October 1, 2014 at 8:25 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 1, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Nasneen: The girls are always excited for Halloween. They have a lot of fun dressing up in costumes and eating candies. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  9. Shashi @ runninsrilankan

    October 1, 2014 at 1:27 pm

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

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 1, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      I am glad that you approve these Halloween treats. They are quite simple yet delish.

      Reply
  10. John@Kitchen Riffs

    October 1, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    What fun this is! Love that eye looking at me! Really creative — and creepy! 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 1, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      Hey, John! Thanks a lot… That is the evil eye. LOL

      Reply
  11. Juliana

    October 1, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Denise…these are sure creepy…kids will have lot os fun with this jello…
    Hope you are having a fun week dear 😀

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 2, 2014 at 7:30 am

      Juliana: Thank you! I hope children and adults as well have a lot of fun eating these jello-candy cups.

      Reply
  12. Little Cooking Tips

    October 2, 2014 at 4:31 am

    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

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 2, 2014 at 7:32 am

      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
  13. Mi Vida en un Dulce

    October 2, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    So you are ready for Halloween!!! What a creapy thing!!!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 2, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      We are more than ready for Halloween this year. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    October 2, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    This is so fun for Halloween!! Gotta pin!! xo

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 2, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks for sharing it, Kiran!

      Reply
  15. Sugar et al.

    October 3, 2014 at 4:49 am

    This is so lovely! Halloween freaks me out but I love these jello cups. The colour is so vibrant. Sadly,I may have to eat the top with my eyes closed:-)

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 3, 2014 at 6:56 am

      LOL… My husband said the same. I think it gets easier if you think these creepy parts are candy. It is when the creepy becomes sweet. 😉

      Reply
  16. Amy (Savory Moments)

    October 3, 2014 at 5:52 am

    These are so fun and creative for Halloween! I love Halloween – it’s my favorite.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 3, 2014 at 6:58 am

      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
  17. Carole from Carole's Chatter

    October 3, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    Hi Denise, thank you for stoppping by to comment on my Morlaix post. Love the look of these jello cups, would you like to add them to Food on Friday: Holiday Treats over at Carole’s chatter? Cheers

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 4, 2014 at 1:52 am

      Hi, Carole!!! Absolutely.
      But I don’t know how to submit it. Could you please let me know how? Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Dedy@Dentist Chef

    October 5, 2014 at 7:38 am

    Definitely cute instead of creppy for my eyes!!!
    my nieces gonna love this….

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 5, 2014 at 8:00 am

      Thanks, Dedy!!! This is also another way to see it. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Liz

    October 9, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    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
    • Denise Browning

      October 10, 2014 at 6:58 am

      One can find pretty much anything in the supermarkets for Halloween… 🙂

      Reply
  20. Kate @ ¡Hola! Jalapeño

    October 14, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Oh jeez these are cute! My kiddos would go crazy for these creepy treats + all the other ones too! What great ideas!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 14, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks, Kate!!! I hope you make these for your kids…Wishing y’ all a Happy Halloween!!!

      Reply
  21. marcela

    December 1, 2014 at 9:13 am

    ooh!. this eyeball must be scrumptious! 🙂

    Reply

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