Description
Indulge in the rich and exciting world of Fireball Whiskey Caramels, where sweet buttery goodness meets a delightful cinnamon whiskey twist. These homemade caramels are not only easy to prepare but also perfect for gifting or enjoying as a special treat during festive occasions. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a unique confection that will impress friends and family alike. The bold flavor of Fireball whiskey adds a fun kick to this classic candy, making it an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
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 9×9 or 8×8 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.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling; monitor the temperature with a candy thermometer until it reaches 246°F (firm ball stage).
- Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool completely at room temperature for about 2-4 hours.
- Once cooled, cut into one-inch squares and wrap individually in wax paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg