Fiery Fireball Candy Recipe: 20-Minute Spicy Sweet Magic
Sweet, spicy, and perfect for a bold holiday treat!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon oil
- 1/4 tsp red food coloring
- Crushed candy canes (or peppermint candies), for topping
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Candy thermometer
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring.
- Let the mixture boil until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Once at 300°F, remove from heat. Quickly stir in cinnamon oil and red food coloring.
- Pour mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or into silicone candy molds. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Allow candy to cool completely. Break into bite-sized pieces and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Cinnamon oil is strong—handle with care.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg