Fireball Cherry Bombs: Cinnamon Whiskey-Infused Maraschino Cherries with White Chocolate and Sprinkles Recipe
Fireball Cherry Bombs are a fun and festive treat featuring maraschino cherries soaked in cinnamon whiskey, then coated in smooth white chocolate and finished with colorful sanding sugar for a sparkling crunch. Perfect for parties or holiday snacking, these bite-sized delights combine sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 cherry bombs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cherries and Soaking Liquid
- 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries with stems
- ¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey
Coating
- 5 ounces white chocolate melting wafers (from a 10-ounce Ghirardelli package)
- ¼ cup colored sanding sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving the liquid. Place the cherries in a bowl and add ¼ cup of Fireball cinnamon whiskey to soak for about 30 minutes to infuse them with a spicy cinnamon flavor.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate melting wafers in 20-30 second increments, stirring well between each interval until fully smooth and creamy.
- Coat Cherries: Using a fork or a toothpick, dip each soaked cherry into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is completely covered. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately after coating, roll or sprinkle the white chocolate covered cherry with colored sanding sugar to add a festive, sparkly finish.
- Set the Bombs: Place the coated cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray. Allow the white chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate for about 15 minutes until set.
- Serve: Once fully set, serve the Fireball Cherry Bombs chilled or at room temperature as a delightful party treat or dessert.
Notes
- You can soak the cherries longer for a stronger cinnamon whiskey flavor, but be cautious not to over-soak as the cherries may become too soft.
- White chocolate melting wafers melt smoothly and are ideal for coating; avoid using regular chocolate chips as they may not melt as evenly.
- Use parchment paper to prevent the coated cherries from sticking while setting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the Fireball whiskey and soak cherries in cherry juice or flavored syrup instead.
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