Description
Fireball Whiskey Caramels are a delightful twist on traditional candy, combining rich, buttery caramels with a warm cinnamon kick from Fireball whiskey. These soft, chewy treats are perfect for gifting during the holidays or enjoying as an indulgent snack. Their unique flavor profile makes them a hit at parties and gatherings, while their simple preparation allows even novice cooks to impress family and friends with homemade sweetness. Wrapped in wax paper, these caramels make charming gifts that carry a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces brown sugar
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup Fireball whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, Fireball whiskey, and salt. Stir well.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 246°F without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot caramel into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.
- Wrap each piece in wax paper to store.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (18g)
- Calories: 74
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg