Jolly Rancher Shot Glasses are super easy to make and are blast at your party! New Year’s Eve parties, Fourth of July or just a party with friends, this DIY party idea will have your guests talking about it forever!
Jolly Rancher Shot Glasses
Have you seen my most popular creation of all times, my Jolly Rancher Shot Glasses? After having them at our New Year’s Eve Party, I kept getting asked “how do I make a Jolly Rancher shot glass”, so I thought I would make a tutorial!
So I have to admit that I have been a little obsessed lately with melting things! Ever since I made my Peppermint Candy Bowl and spoons made out of Peppermints, I cannot get enough!
So when I stumbled upon a silicon shot glass mold (see it here), I just about flipped out! I found myself walking up and down the candy aisle at Target looking for things I could melt!
If you are looking for a super fun New Year’s Eve drink that will blow your friends away, this is the one! I mean seriously, an edible shot glass – how awesome is that?
Candy Shot Glasses
That’s when I came across one of my favorite candy – Jolly Ranchers and BOOM – this happened! These Jolly Rancher Edible Shot Glasses are sure to be a huge hit at our next party (perfect for New Year’s Eve)!!
What’s great is that they totally take on the Jolly Rancher flavor with whatever drink you put it them! Be aware, once they get wet, they do get sticky, so they are kind of a one and done kind of thing… but they sure are fun (and gorgeous!!)
Also, a couple of PRO-TIPS to be proactive – If you live in a location that is on the humid side, the glasses will probably be a little sticky! Not much we can do about that!
Second, with the first batch I made, when they came out of the oven, they were a bit tacky, but by the next morning, they weren’t anymore.
Now, if they get wet, they will get sticky! My second batch didn’t come out sticky at all! No rhyme or reason! Now….on to the how-to!! (see video below and FULL instructions after that!)
Here is what you need:
- Jolly Rancher candy – pick your favorite color – you will need around 13-14 per glass
- Silicon shot glass mold – I found mine here (click here)
How to make Jolly Rancher Shot Glasses
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Step 2
Fill each mold cavity with 13- 14 Jolly Ranchers. Alternate colors to get a cool stained glass effect
Step 3
Place the silicone mold on a cookie sheet and put in your oven
Step 4
Bake for approximately 9 minutes. You will want to watch the oven and remove the mold when the candy is all melted, but before it starts to bubble. If you do get some bubbles, just use a metal spoon to tap them out.
Step 5
Remove from oven and let them cool completely in the mold. (when I took mine out, they started to bubble a bit. Again, I tapped them with my spoon to push down the bubbles.) Also, make sure they are all straight when cooling otherwise they will be lopsided.
Step 6
Once completely cool, remove from mold and serve with your favorite drink or treat!
Jolly Rancher Shot Glass
Video
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Fill each mold cavity with 13- 14 Jolly Ranchers. Alternate colors to get a cool stained glass effect
- Place the silicon mold on a cookie sheet and put in oven
- Bake for approximately 9 minutes. You want to watch the oven and remove the mold when the candy is all melted, but before it starts to bubble.
- If you do get some bubbles, just use a metal spoon to tap them out.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the mold. (when I took mine out, they started to bubble a bit. Again, I tapped them with my spoon to push down the bubbles.) Also, make sure they are all straight when cooling otherwise they will be lopsided.
- Once completely cool, remove from mold and serve with your favorite drink or treat!
Nutrition Info
Want to see something else super cool – Check out one of my great friends, Happy Hooligans, post on Maple Syrup Snow Candy – totally trying this as soon as we get some snow!!
Originally posted December 2015.
Hi dear, I like your post so much, and it is very good. Hope that we can communicate with each other.
I just took mine out the oven. I actually thing my shot molds were larger because it took me 20 pieces per mold to fill them. I can’t wait until they cool, THANKS!!!!
ABOUT HOW LONG DO YOU LET THEM COOL?
We let ours cool for about an hour, maybe hour and a half. Just don’t try to take them out too early, because the candy needs to properly harden.
I just made these and they turned out great! Awesome tutorial!
Love these, found some other brand of silicone molds at a local kitchen store by chance which was good because the Wilton molds were sold out everywhere online! Going to make these for New Years Eve. How should I store them as we will be making a bunch of them ahead of time?
I honestly wouldn’t make them too far in advance. Mine didn’t get sticky, but after about 4 days or so they did get tacky. I for sure wouldn’t cover them, I think they are better in the open air. Also, it will totally depend on where you are and the level of humidity.
I freeze mine ? wrapped in saran after completely cooled.
Does that work to store them for a few days? They don’t get tacky?
Mine did not get tacky
Wonder if you could dust the molds with cornstarch before you filled them? Dust then tap out excess?
That works great. I actually tried that & it REALLY helped with the stickiness on the outside once they got drinks poured in them as well. We were able to get 3 shots in each w/o issue so it does work & it no one could taste the corn starch at all.
I brushed mine in with an unused powder brush I had lying around, (still in the pkg.). I washed it with brush cleaner first then put it in boiling water for 60 seconds then let it dry completely before using.
Is there a particular brand of silicone tray? I want to make sure it doesn’t melt or cause a fire.
I used Wilton
Love these! I made some last night, and they are adorable! My only question is, mine came out VERY sticky, and I was just wondering, any recommendations on how to make future batches less sticky? It wasn’t humid when I made these.
HI Hilary – Not sure why yours came out so sticky. Mine were a bit tacky, but just a tad. Did you let them totally cool before removing?
Yup, I did let them cool. Maybe I’ll try placing them in the fridge for a little bit before removing from the mold?
I think what you are doing is amazing. I’m going to try the peppermint bowl and the jolly rancher shot glasses for the holidays! Thank you.
Nice creative work. Thanks for sharing !!!