Description
Spicy-sweet Fireball Cookies bring holiday magic to dessert tables with their whiskey-infused cinnamon kick. Festive treats promise a delightful blend of warmth and indulgence that you’ll savor from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Whiskey and Spice:
- 3 tbsp fireball whiskey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Finish:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fireball whiskey (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth, even surface for cookie placement.
- Cream together softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and fully incorporated, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Introduce Fireball whiskey and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute the distinctive whiskey flavor evenly throughout the dough.
- Gradually fold in flour and ground cinnamon, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing, which could result in tough cookies.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform balls, placing them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn a delicate golden brown, indicating the cookies are perfectly crisp and done.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, giving them time to set and firm up.
- Create a glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and additional Fireball whiskey until smooth and slightly runny.
- Combine the remaining ground cinnamon with extra powdered sugar in a shallow dish for coating.
- Once cooled, gently roll each cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then drizzle with the whiskey glaze for a final, sophisticated touch.
- Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the coating to crisp slightly.
Notes
- Alcohol Substitution: Swap Fireball whiskey with apple juice or apple cider for a kid-friendly version that maintains the warm cinnamon flavor profile.
- Texture Tip: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and create more compact, uniform cookies with a dense, chewy texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Toast ground cinnamon briefly in a dry skillet before adding to the recipe to intensify its aromatic qualities and deepen the overall warmth of the cookies.
- Storage Hack: Store cookies in an airtight container with a small piece of bread to maintain moisture and prevent them from becoming too crisp or dry over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg