Step 1: Set Your Stage Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. This is your future caramel paradise, so make sure it’s perfectly prepped!

Step 2: Create Your Sweet Foundation In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir with a spatula until well combined and the sugar starts dissolving into creamy perfection.

Step 3: Add the Richness Fold in those butter pieces gently until they’re mostly melted and incorporated. The mixture should look luxuriously smooth and golden.

Step 4: The Star Ingredient Entry Pour in the Fireball Whiskey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly—this is where the magic happens and that signature cinnamon warmth gets distributed throughout.

Step 5: Perfect Your Pour Carefully transfer the mixture into your prepared dish, using the spatula to spread it evenly. You want every corner filled with that golden goodness.

Step 6: The Patience Game Let the caramels set at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or refrigerate for 2-3 hours for faster results. This is the hardest part—resisting the urge to check every 30 minutes!

Step 7: The Grand Reveal Lift the caramels out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Marvel at your beautiful creation for a moment—you deserve it!

Step 8: Perfect Portions Using a sharp knife, cut into small squares or rectangles. Clean your knife between cuts for the cleanest edges.

Step 9: Wrap It Up (Optional but Recommended) Wrap each caramel in wax paper or cellophane for gift-giving perfection and to prevent sticking.

Step 10: Savor and Share Store in an airtight container and try not to eat them all in one sitting. Key word: try.

Nutrition (per caramel):

• Calories: ~85
• Carbs: 18g
• Sugar: 16g
• Fat: 2g
• Alcohol: <1%