Tootsie Roll Shots
These Tootsie Roll Shots are a fun and creative way to enjoy a classic candy favorite. They are easy to make and the perfect addition to any party or gathering.
One of the best things about these gelatin shots is that they are creamy, with a sweet chocolate flavor. This is not your average shot recipe, and your friends and family will love this delicious recipe.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These Tootsie Roll Shots are perfect for a night in with friends or family.
- They have all the classic flavors of a tootsie roll but with an adult twist.
- Plus, they’re easy to make and can be made ahead of time!
🛒Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients to help you make this chocolatey shot recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store and liquor store which means that you can be whipping up a batch of these shots in no time at all.
- Unflavored Gelatin
- Water
- Vodka
- Tootsie Rolls
- Monin Dark Chocolate Syrup
- Multi colored Nonpareils
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Tootsie Roll Shots
Making these chocolate shots is so easy. Just follow the step by step instructions below or in the recipe card below at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Mix together the gelatin and water
In a medium sized bowl, add the water, and sprinkle the Gelatin on the top, and allow it to bloom, following the directions on the package. Stir well to blend.
Step 2: Add the vodka to the gelatin
Add the Vodka, and stir again.
Step 3: Add the chocolate syrup
Add the Dark Chocolate Syrup and stir.
Step 4: Melt the tootsie rolls
Unwrap 5 of the Tootsie Roll’s and place them in a microwave safe dish, with a Tablespoonful of Water. Place the dish in the Microwave for 30 seconds, stopping half way (at 15 seconds) to stir and add a little more water if needed. If the Tootsie Rolls are not melted, add 10 seconds and a little more water, just a few drops, and microwave. Stir until the Tootsie Rolls are melted.
Step 5: Add the tootsie rolls
Add to the Gelatin mixture, and stir well.
Step 6: Rim the glasses
Dip the Shot Glasses in Karo Syrup, and then into the Nonpareils, rimming the Glasses. Pour the Gelatin mixture into the Shot Glasses, filling them.
Step 7: Chill the shots before serving
Place the Shot Glasses in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, and check to see if they are firm, or the Gelatin has set. Before serving, add a Tootsie Roll to the top of each Glass. Serve, and Enjoy!
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Alcohol: Swap out the vodka for white rum or Bailey’s Irish Cream.
- Syrups: Use different flavored syrups such as peppermint or raspberry in place of the dark chocolate syrup.
- Garnish: Garnish with chopped tootsie rolls instead of sprinkles.
If you love tasty shot recipes like this one then next time give this Mint Vodka Shots a try!
🥄 Equipment
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make these rich chocolate shots. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this adult beverage with your friends and family.
- Mixing bowl
- Shot glasses
- Small bowl
- Small plate
🥫 Storage
Store these shots in the fridge for up to two days. However, I recommend making them no more than 24 hours in advance.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure that these chocolate shots turn out perfectly for you.
- Be sure to dissolve the gelatin completely in the water.
- Make sure to add just a small amount of water when melting the Tootsie Rolls, as too much will make them gummy and hard.
- When rimming the shot glasses with nonpareils, be sure to dip each glass in syrup first so that the sprinkles will stick.
- For extra sweetness, top each shot with an extra Tootsie Roll before serving.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, you can substitute the vodka for a different type of alcohol such as rum or Bailey’s Irish Cream.
Yes, it is best to chill the shots for at least 4 hours so that they are firm and set.
Yes, you can substitute the dark chocolate syrup for another flavor such as peppermint or raspberry.
No, this is optional. You can also garnish the shots with chopped Tootsie Rolls if desired.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Tootsie Roll Shots
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Shot glasses
- small plate
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Gelatin (3 packages)
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Vodka
- 1 Tootsie Rolls 5 melted
- ¼ cup Monin Dark Chocolate Syrup
- Multi colored Nonpareils
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add the water, and sprinkle the Gelatin on the top, and allow it to bloom, following the directions on the package. Stir well to blend.
- Add the Vodka, and stir again.
- Add the Dark Chocolate Syrup and stir.
- Unwrap 5 of the Tootsie Roll’s and place them in a microwave safe dish, with a Tablespoonful of Water. Place the dish in the Microwave for 30 seconds, stopping half way (at 15 seconds) to stir and add a little more water if needed.
- If the Tootsie Rolls are not melted, add 10 seconds and a little more water, just a few drops, and microwave.
- Stir until the Tootsie Rolls are melted.
- Add to the Gelatin mixture, and stir well.
- Dip the Shot Glasses in Karo Syrup, and then into the Nonpareils, rimming the Glasses.
- Pour the Gelatin mixture into the Shot Glasses, filling them.
- Place the Shot Glasses in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, and check to see if they are firm, or the Gelatin has set. Before serving, add a Tootsie Roll to the top of each Glass.
- Serve, and Enjoy!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
