Fireball Cherry Bombs
Fireball Cherry Bombs are made with whiskey-soaked maraschino cherries dipped in white chocolate and rolled in sprinkles. A fun and easy boozy treat for holidays, game days, or any grown-up celebration!
Servings: 18
Calories: 61kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries with stems
- ¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey
- 5 ounces white chocolate melting wafers from a 10-ounce Ghiradhelli package
- ¼ cup colored sanding sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Drain off ¼ cup of the juice from the jar of maraschino cherries. Be sure to save the lid.10 ounce jar maraschino cherries with stems
- Replace the drained juices with the Fireball cinnamon whiskey. Add the lid back to the jar and close tightly. Gently shake the jar to ensure the whiskey is evenly distributed. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to overnight. The longer they soak in the Fireball, the stronger the flavor will be.¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey
- Line a large plate with a paper towel. Drain the liquids from the jar of cherries then place the cherries to drain, with the stem side up, onto the prepared plate. Pat dry as much of the excess liquid from the outsides of each of the cherries as possible prior to dipping in the white chocolate and sprinkles.
- To a small microwave safe bowl add the white chocolate wafers. Heat the chocolate in 30 second increments, being sure to stir between each heating, until fully melted. Stir until smooth. For best results, follow the instructions from the packaging of your brand's wafers.5 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- Holding a maraschino cherry by its stem, dip into the white chocolate until almost fully covered then gently shake off any excess chocolate.
- Dip the white chocolate coated cherry into the bowl of colored sanding sugar and gently roll to evenly coat all the chocolate with the sprinkles. Place onto a clean plate lined with parchment paper to allow the white chocolate to firm up. Repeat until all the cherries have been coated in the chocolate, and sprinkles.¼ cup colored sanding sugar sprinkles
- Transfer the plate of Fireball cherry bombs to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to firm up prior to serving.
Notes
Storage:
Store the cherry bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep them in a single layer to prevent sticking or smudging the chocolate coating.
Store the cherry bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep them in a single layer to prevent sticking or smudging the chocolate coating.
- Room temperature tip: These treats can safely sit out for up to 6 hours during parties without melting or losing their shape, making them perfect for serving at events.
- Fresh cherries don’t absorb the Fireball whisky as well as maraschino cherries and lack the signature sweetness and soft texture that make these boozy cherry bombs so addictive.
- Pat cherries very dry before dipping to prevent the white chocolate from seizing or sliding off.
- Vanilla almond bark is a great alternative to white chocolate if you want a different flavor or easier melting. While you can use white chocolate chips in a pinch, they’re not the best choice for dipping.
- Making a batch for kids? Swap Fireball with grenadine or cherry juice to keep it alcohol-free and just as festive.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
