Butterscotch Pudding Shots

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These Butterscotch Pudding shots are the perfect little boozy treats. We love our jello shots, obviously, but I think that pudding shots might just be my favorite. They’re like a little boozy dessert cup, and so easy to make with instant pudding mix. 

Why we love this recipe-

• We just love creamy pudding shots of all varieties, and butterscotch pudding was one of my favorites as a kid. It only makes sense that these would appeal to me today.
• Pudding shots are so much fun. There are endless possibilities for different flavors with all of the different types of liquor, different instant pudding mix options, and different cream liqueurs.
• Pudding shots take just a handful of ingredients, and come together in a snap. They can be enjoyed immediately, or you can let them chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 ounce) box of instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 1 ½ cup milk
• ½ cup butterscotch schnapps
• 1 ½ cups cool whip whipped topping (for extra delicious shots, use extra creamy cool whip)
• Whipped cream for topping

PRO TIP

Swap the whipped cream for cool whip (use these piping bags and this piping tip), for a more stable whipped cream on your shots!

You’ll also need 2 ounce plastic shot cups, also called condiment cups. I find these at walmart with the other plastic cups or on Amazon. They’re the perfect disposable shot glasses.

Directions:

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together pudding, milk, and butterscotch schnapps.

Step 2: Add cool whip, and whisk until well combined.

Step 3: Pour the pudding mixture evenly into 2 ounce plastic cups. 

Step 4: Refrigerate until ready to serve, and top with whipped cream just before serving.

Substitutions & Tips:

• Can’t find butterscotch pudding? You can use instant vanilla pudding for this recipe instead.
• Top these with chopped Butterfinger candy bars to make Butterfinger pudding shots.
• Swap 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 cup cream soda to make these a Butterbeer pudding shot.
• ​To easily divide the mixture between the cups, use a small cookie scoop.
• We didn’t use vodka in these, just the butterscotch schnapps, but you could easily use a bit of whipped cream vodka in place of some of the milk to up the alcohol in these little boozy desserts.
• To make these even more fun, add a drizzle of caramel sauce, or butterscotch sauce, if you can find it.

These are the best boozy treat, and sure to be a huge hit at your next party. The butterscotch flavor is perfect for the holiday season, but these can be enjoyed any time of year.

For the full recipe, plus a printable version, see the recipe card below.

You might also like these other great pudding shot recipes-

Banana Pudding Shots

Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Shots

Chocolate Pudding Shots

Salted Caramel Pudding Shots

Eggnog Pudding Shots

Rumchata Cheesecake Pudding Shots

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