Description
Fireball Whiskey Caramels are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, offering a unique twist on classic caramels. These chewy confections are infused with the warming essence of cinnamon whiskey, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to impress friends during the holidays or seeking a fun dessert for a gathering, these caramels shine as both gifts and indulgent snacks. Wrapped in wax paper, they’re perfect for sharing or savoring solo. With their easy preparation and long shelf life, you can whip up a batch ahead of time and enjoy them whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces brown sugar
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup Fireball whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9 or 8×8 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, butter, Fireball whiskey, and salt.
- Heat over medium until boiling; cook without stirring until the candy thermometer reads 246°F (approximately 10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the caramel into the prepared pan and let cool completely at room temperature (2-4 hours).
- Once cooled, cut into squares using a buttered knife and wrap each piece in wax paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (20g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg