Lightning Bolt Jelly Shots

Submitted by A Marsteller

"Electrified with edible gold glitter, these magical party shots channel the superhuman powers of the famous antihero, Black Adam."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 5

ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 cups hard alcoholic cider, any flavor
• 4 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon edible gold glitter (see Cook's Note)

directions

1. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper. Spray the bottom and sides with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a small pot, add the sugar, 2 cups of the hard cider and 2 cups water. Sprinkle the gelatin over top and allow it to rest for 1 minute.
3. Over low heat, stir the mixture together until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 cups hard cider and edible gold glitter. Pour the mixture into the.
4. prepared baking pan and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
5. When ready to serve, trace the edges of the pan with a knife to release the gelatin mixture from the sides. Flip the gelatin out onto a plate or baking sheet and gently peel away the parchment to reveal the glittery surface. Use a 4 1/4-inch lightning bolt cookie cutter to cut out 12 shots and arrange on a platter for serving.
6. Special equipment: a 4 1/4-inch lightning bolt cookie cutter.
7. Cook's Note: Edible gold glitter can be found in specialty baking stores and online; make sure it is labeled "edible.".