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Fireball Whisky Balls

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A plate of Fireball Truffles and a bottle of fireball whiskey.
Fireball whisky balls have the perfect balance of whisky and spice and will be the ideal choice for a treat the next time you have company.
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Table of Contents
  1. Let’s Dish: About These Truffles
  2. Fireball Whisky Balls Ingredients
  3. Fireball Cake Balls Substitutions And Additions
  4. How To Make This Fireball Whisky Balls Recipe
  5. How To Serve Boozy Cake Pops
  6. Fireball Truffles Storage
  7. Fireball Truffles Frequently Asked Questions
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These Fireball whisky balls are sweet, spicy, and a little daring—just the thing to liven up any party. Packed with a bold kick of Fireball cinnamon whiskey in every bite, they’re the ultimate treat for anyone craving something different. This recipe keeps it simple yet fun, delivering a flavor combo that’s anything but ordinary. If you’re looking to shake things up, these whisky balls will be the hit of the night.

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Let’s Dish: About These Truffles

Main Ingredients: Cream cheese, vanilla cake mix, Fireball whisky, vanilla almond bark, cinnamon.

Quick Steps: Mix cream cheese, cake mix, and whisky, refrigerate, roll into balls, coat with almond bark, sprinkle cinnamon.

Total Time & Yield: 2 hours 20 minutes; makes 22 balls.

Why This Recipe

  • This Fireball whisky balls recipe offers a bold cinnamon kick.
  • While other whiskey balls, like bourbon balls, use ingredients such as vanilla wafers, pecans, or cocoa​, our recipe keeps it simple.
  • Unlike many recipes that rely on classic bourbon, this one focuses on the unique, fiery flavor of Fireball, creating a perfect blend of warmth and sweetness for holiday parties or fun gatherings.
  • Plus, the added almond bark coating and cinnamon garnish make these treats not just delicious, but visually appealing.

Fireball Whisky Balls Ingredients

Fireball Whisky Balls raw ingredients that are labeled

You’ll need:

  • 8-ounce block of cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 15.25-ounce box of vanilla cake (Betty Crocker Super Moist brand)
  • 1 ounce of Fireball cinnamon whisky
  • 16-ounce package of vanilla (white) almond bark candy coating
  • ground cinnamon, garnish

Fireball Cake Balls Substitutions And Additions

CAKE MIX: You can substitute Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix, white cake mix, or even yellow cake mix for the vanilla cake mix.

ALMOND BARK: Vanilla almond bark is a meltable candy coating that is very easy to work with and found at most grocery stores.

You can substitute any brand of vanilla candy melting discs, or you can use the Ghirardelli melting wafers if you want to use real white chocolate. Be sure to follow the melting directions for the brand you use.

CREAM CHEESE: Be sure to use full-fat cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature for the best results. Low and non-fat cream cheese do not have quite the same consistency as the full-fat versions. 

How To Make This Fireball Whisky Balls Recipe

STEP ONE: Before adding the cake mix, it is important to heat treat the dry cake mix. Add the cake mix to a medium-sized heat-safe bowl.

Microwave the cake mix for two 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Allow the cake mix to cool completely before mixing it into the cream cheese mixture.

STEP TWO: Line two large baking sheets with a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.

STEP THREE: Add the room-temperature cream cheese and ground cinnamon to a large mixing bowl.

Beat on medium-high speed, using a handheld mixer, for one to two minutes or until light and fluffy.

STEP FOUR: Add the vanilla cake mix and Fireball whisky to the bowl of beaten cream cheese. Beat for an additional one to two minutes or just until fully combined.

cake mix and fireball whisky added to the cream cheese mixture

STEP FIVE: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours.

You can allow the uncoated cheesecake bites to sit overnight in the refrigerator before the next step. Be sure to pull them out and let them come to room temperature slightly because the cake mix may expand. The coating may crack if you coat the bites too soon.

STEP SIX: Scoop out a level scoop using a one-inch cookie scoop, and roll it in the palm of your hands to make a smooth ball.

scoop out mixture and roll into a ball

STEP SEVEN: Place the ball onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all the balls have been rolled.

STEP EIGHT: Heat the vanilla almond bark according to the package directions.

One minute in a microwave-safe bowl, stir, then heat in 30-second increments, stirring between increments until the almond bark is smooth.

balls dipped into the melted vanilla almond bark

STEP NINE: Using a fork, dip a chilled Fireball whisky ball into the melted vanilla almond bark. Roll the ball around until all sides are coated.

Using the fork to remove the coated ball, tap the fork on the side of the bowl to allow any excess almond bark to drip off.

If the coating becomes too thick, you can reheat it in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth.

STEP TEN: Place the vanilla almond bark ball onto the second parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle the top with a pinch of ground cinnamon. 

STEP ELEVEN: Repeat until all the Fireball whisky balls have been coated and sprinkled with a pinch of cinnamon.

STEP TWELVE: Set the baking sheet of coated balls in the refrigerator for five minutes to help the vanilla almond bark set completely before placing them onto a plate and serving them.

set balls in the refrigerator for 5 minutes

How To Serve Boozy Cake Pops

Fireball balls go great with a variety of snacks and desserts, such as fresh fruit, our simple brown sugar cookies, pretzels, or even vanilla ice cream

Keep a batch of Fireball cheesecake bites in the fridge or freezer and enjoy a couple for an evening snack along with a pumpkin spice latte or homemade hot chocolate

Since you already have a bottle of Fireball whisky on hand, two more Fireball whisky recipes you should try are our Fireball cupcakes and Fireball whisky popsicles.

Fireball Truffles Storage

If you have extra whiskey bites, you can store them to enjoy later. Here’s how:

ON THE COUNTER/IN THE FRIDGE: These Fireball bites can sit out at a cool room temperature for two to three hours but should be kept refrigerated for longer storage. 

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the uncoated Fireball whisky balls for up to two months in a freezer-safe zip-top bag.

You will need to allow the balls to thaw completely in the refrigerator before coating them with the vanilla almond bark.

a close up shot of a Fireball Whisky Ball on a plate with a bite taken out of it

Featuring a spicy flavor from the whisky, these Fireball whiskey balls will remind you of the taste of cinnamon rolls and make for a unique treat. They are also incredibly easy to make and require minimal effort. 

Fireball Truffles Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I have to microwave the cake mix?

Since the cake mix has uncooked flour that may have pathogens, it is unsafe to consume raw. Heating it in the microwave will kill any pathogens and make it safe to use in this no-bake Fireball whisky cake balls recipe.

Should these Fireball cream cheese balls be served cold or at room temperature?

This no-bake recipe can be served chilled or at room temperature. Since they have cream cheese, it is best to keep them in the fridge until you are about ready to serve them.

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A plate of Fireball Truffles and a bottle of fireball whiskey.

Fireball Whisky Balls

5 from 2 votes
Fireball whisky balls have the perfect balance of whisky and spice and will be the ideal choice for a treat the next time you have company.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 22

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 15.25 ounces vanilla cake, Betty Crocker Super Moist brand
  • 1 ounce Fireball whisky
  • 16 ounces vanilla (white) almond bark candy coating
  • ground cinnamon, garnish

Instructions
 

  • Before adding the cake mix, it is important to heat treat the dry cake mix. Add the cake mix to a medium-sized heat-safe bowl. Microwave the cake mix for two 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Allow the cake mix to cool completely before mixing it into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Line two large baking sheets with a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the room-temperature cream cheese and ground cinnamon. Beat on medium-high speed, using a handheld mixer, for 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla cake mix and Fireball whisky to the bowl of beaten cream cheese. Beat for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or just until fully combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop out a level scoop and roll it in the palm of your hands to make a smooth ball.
  • Place the ball onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all the balls have been rolled.
  • Heat the vanilla almond bark according to the package directions (1 minute in a microwave-safe bowl, stir, then heat in 30-second increments), stirring between increments until the almond bark is smooth.
  • Using a fork, dip a chilled Fireball whisky ball into the melted vanilla almond bark. Roll the ball around until all sides are coated. Using the fork to remove the coated ball, tap the fork on the side of the bowl to allow any excess almond bark to drip off.
  • Place the vanilla almond bark ball onto the second parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle the top with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  • Repeat until all the Fireball whisky balls have been coated and sprinkled with a pinch of cinnamon.
  • Set the baking sheet of coated balls into the refrigerator for 5 minutes to help the vanilla almond bark set completely before placing them onto a plate and serving them.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the creamy cheesecake mixture.
  • You can allow the uncoated cheesecake bites to sit overnight in the refrigerator before the next step. Be sure to pull them out and let them come to room temperature slightly because the cake mix may expand, and the coating may crack if you coat the bites too soon
  • If the coating becomes too thick, you can reheat it

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Estelle Forrest says

    This is such a fun recipe – would be great for a bridal shower! Thanks for sharing on SSPS, hope to see you again next week.

  2. Cara ~ Vintage Style Gal says

    Could I make this without the whiskey? I believe that has wheat in it and I am allergic, but this sounds yummy. I love cinnamon.

  3. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    Wow, the hubs is going to love these! Thanks for sharing them with us on Farmhouse Friday. Featuring them tomorrow in our back-to- school special. LOL! pinned

  4. Kerryanne English says

    5 stars
    What an exciting recipe!
    Thank you for sharing your Fireball Whiskey Ball recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather party this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this recipe at the party tonight and pinning too!

    • Layne Kangas says

      Hi, Patti – here are our storage suggestions:

      ON THE COUNTER/IN THE FRIDGE: These Fireball bites can sit out at a cool room temperature for 2 to 3 hours but should be kept refrigerated for longer storage.

      IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the uncoated Fireball whisky balls for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. You will need to allow the balls to thaw completely in the refrigerator before coating them with the vanilla almond bark.

      • Heidi says

        How long will they keep (uncoated) in the fridge? Thinking of making a double batch to take to 2 different parties a week apart. Can the batch for the 2nd party stay in the fridge for a week or should I freeze them?

  5. MT Miller says

    So you donโ€™t bake the cake, you just use the mix? I have always baked the cake mix but this sounds much easier. Thanks!

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