Fireball Cookies Recipe
These Fireball Cookies combine the classic warm, cinnamon-sugar flavor of Snickerdoodles with a fiery kick from Fireball cinnamon whisky. Soft, chewy cookies are enhanced by a creamy, cinnamon whisky-infused frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a sweet treat with a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 17.9 ounces package of Snickerdoodle cookie mix (cinnamon sugar packet set aside)
- ½ cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Fireball cinnamon whisky
Frosting Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons Fireball cinnamon whisky
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the Snickerdoodle cookie mix and the reserved cinnamon sugar packet. Add the ½ cup of room temperature salted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon of Fireball cinnamon whisky. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cookies cool, beat together 6 ounces of room temperature cream cheese and 4 tablespoons of salted butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sifted 4 cups powdered sugar while continuing to beat, until a fluffy frosting forms. Stir in 2 tablespoons Fireball cinnamon whisky until well combined.
- Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of the Fireball frosting on each cookie. If desired, garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon or extra cinnamon sugar.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Notes
- For room temperature ingredients, leave eggs and butter out for about 30 minutes before starting.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust Fireball whisky quantity in frosting to taste for stronger or milder cinnamon flavor.
- These cookies freeze well unfrosted; thaw and frost before serving.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Keywords: Snickerdoodle, Fireball whisky, cinnamon cookies, cream cheese frosting, spicy cookies, holiday cookies, cinnamon whisky cookies
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