Fireball Graham Cracker Candy is a sweet, crunchy treat with a little kick from Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. This easy candy recipe combines graham crackers, butter, brown sugar and pecans to make a crunchy caramelized snack that tastes like toffee.
It’s a spicy/sweet treat that’s perfect for a Holiday gathering or for when you want a sweet treat with some spice. It’s very similar to my uber popular Bourbon Graham Cracker Candy Recipe.
Ingredients Needed
- 15 Graham Crackers– I use plain graham crackers, but you could use cinnamon/sugar for even more cinnamon flavor.
- Butter– I use salted butter because I like a fair amount of saltiness in my sweets. If you prefer less saltiness, use unsalted butter.
- Light Brown Sugar– Dark Brown Sugar can be used instead.
- Fireball Whiskey– 3 tablespoons adds a little spicy kick and some cinnamon flavor.
- Chopped Pecans– my very favorite nut!
How To Make Fireball Graham Cracker Candy
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Layer. Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the parchment paper. You may need to break some of the graham crackers to fit. You want to cover as much of the bottom as possible, but a few gaps are fine.
- Make the Fireball Sauce. Using a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom, melt the butter, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, remove from heat and stir in Fireball.
- Add pecans. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the graham crackers.
- Pour on the Fireball Sauce. Pour the Fireball mixture over the graham crackers, trying to get as even coverage as possible.
- Bake. Bake for 10 minutes or until turning golden.
- Cool and break into pieces.
Storage
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 1 week.
Variations
- Sprinkle on a few mini chocolate chips right when it comes out of the oven.
- Walnuts can be used instead of pecans.
- Saltine crackers or Club crackers can be used instead of graham crackers.
- Make it spicier with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a non-alcoholic version, leave the bourbon out and add half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
More Holiday Treats
- Cherry Bourbon Balls
- Rocky Road Fudge
- Merry Cherry Fudge
- Crock Pot Nut Clusters
- Ritz Cracker Toffee
- Bourbon Peanut Brittle
- Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Fireball Graham Cracker Candy
Fireball Graham Cracker Candy is a sweet, crunchy treat with a little kick from Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 graham crackers
- 1 cup butter, I use salted
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons Fireball Whiskey
- 1½ cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the parchment paper.Note: Break them if necessary to completely fill the bottom of the baking sheet.
- Cut butter into pieces and place in a medium saucepan with the brown sugar and salt.Bring mixture to a rolling boil stirring well to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle pecans evenly over graham crackers.
- Pour butter mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Bake 10 minutes. Let cool and then break into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
If you want it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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