Description
Fireball cookies bring a spicy-sweet kick to classic holiday treats, blending cinnamon whiskey’s warmth with buttery cookie goodness. Festive bakers and dessert enthusiasts will love this bold, spirited recipe that promises a delightful twist on traditional Christmas sweets.
Ingredients
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main ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
fireball whiskey ingredients:
- 3 tbsp fireball whiskey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
finishing ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for uniform cookie placement.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, developing a smooth, aerated texture.
- Incorporate the egg into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly until completely integrated and creating a cohesive base.
- Pour in the Fireball whiskey and vanilla extract, stirring to distribute the spirited flavors evenly throughout the dough.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, ground cinnamon, and baking powder, ensuring all dry ingredients are well combined and free of lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a consistent dough forms without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up, which helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set but still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet finish that complements the whiskey’s warmth.
Notes
- Swap Fireball with cinnamon extract for a kid-friendly version that maintains the spicy flavor profile without alcohol.
- Ensure butter is precisely at room temperature to guarantee optimal cookie texture and smooth blending.
- Refrigerating dough overnight intensifies the whiskey and cinnamon notes, creating deeper, more complex flavor layers.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain soft, chewy consistency for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg