Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey Jello Shots – Like Reese’s, But Boozy!

Going away for a girls’ weekend and want to bring something fun to get the party started? These Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey Jello Shots are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. They’re sweet, boozy, and inspired by one of the best candy bar classics ever created.

Whisky Jello Shots?!

Made with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, these jello shots bring all the delicious flavors of a peanut butter cup to a fun, bite-sized party treat. They’re perfect for girls’ weekends, birthday celebrations, or any gathering where you want to serve something a little different.

Growing up, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were my favorite candy. That creamy chocolate coating and smooth, slightly salty peanut butter center melted in my mouth. Honestly, I still think Reese’s are the best candy ever! Even now, I can’t walk past a candy bowl filled with them without reaching for one.

So, what if you could turn that irresistible candy combination into a jello shot? You absolutely can! With Skrewball Whiskey, chocolate, and a few simple ingredients, you can create a decadent Peanut Butter Cup Jello Shot that tastes like your favorite candy—with a little party spirit mixed in.

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Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey Jello Shot Ingredients

• Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
• Gelatin
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Swiss Miss Instant Hot Chocolate
• Gold Gel Food Color

Tips for Making Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey Jello Shots

Use Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate Mix. I’ve tried these with generic instant hot chocolate mix and Swiss Miss, and there really is no comparison. For the best, most authentic chocolate flavor, I recommend using Swiss Miss.

Choose your peanut butter whiskey. I’ve made these jello shots with both Skrewball and Scatterbrain Peanut Butter Whiskies. Skrewball has a more intense peanut butter flavor, which I prefer for this recipe. If you use Scatterbrain and want a stronger peanut butter flavor, add ¼ cup of Peanut Butter Syrup when making the top layer.

Perfect for taking to a party. These Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey Jello Shots can be made ahead, placed in a Ziploc bag, and kept chilled until you’re ready to head out. They’re easy to transport and make a fun treat for a girls’ weekend, party, or getaway. Just be prepared—they tend to disappear fast!

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The second most important item is a large, spouted mixing bowl with a handle. This bowl makes pouring the liquid into the jello shot cups easy. I have seen ‘tools’ on Amazon that assist you with filling your jello shot cups, but the bowl with the spout works well. Of course, you may have a few drips here and there, but I need more to invest in one of those tools.

How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Jello Shots

Place 26 jello shot cups on a baking sheet.

Chocolate Base

Start with the chocolate base. Pour the Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey and instant hot chocolate mix into the spouted mixing bowl and stir well.

Slowly sprinkle the gelatin on top of the whiskey chocolate mix. Gelatin can be tricky to work with the first time using it in a recipe. The secret is to ‘slowly’ sprinkle the gelatin over the liquid. If you see the gelatin clumping up, you spread it too quickly.

Let the gelatin mixture sit for 7 minutes.

In the meantime, boil the water. Pour the boiling water into the gelatin mixture and stir for 3 minutes.

Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined well.

Slowly pour the mixture into your jello shot cups until they are half full.

Refrigerate for 1 hour before starting the top layer. 

Peanut Butter Top

Pour the Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey into the spouted mixing bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top.

Let the gelatin mixture sit for 7 minutes. In the meantime, boil the water.

Add your Gold Gel Food Coloring to the boiling water and stir until combined.

Then pour the water and food coloring mixture into the gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin is dissolved, approximately 2- 3 minutes.

Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined.

Optional: If using the additional peanut butter syrup, add it here stirring well.

Top off the jello shot chocolate base with your peanut butter top and refrigerate 3 hours before serving.

Serving Tips

• Prevent condensation on the lids. Wait about 3 hours before placing the lids on the jello shot cups. This gives them plenty of time to set and helps prevent condensation from forming on the tops.
• Make them ahead. These jello shots can be made up to two days in advance. Keep them refrigerated until you’re ready to serve, and you’ll have one less thing to worry about when it’s time to party.

Final Wiggle

Chocolate and peanut butter are always a winning combination, but add a little Skrewball Whiskey and things get even more fun! These Peanut Butter Cup Jello Shots are sweet, creamy, and packed with that classic candy flavor I’ve loved since I was a kid. If Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are your weakness, you’re definitely going to want to make these for your next party.

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