Description
This Churro Saltine Toffee recipe combines the crunchy sweetness of toffee with the warm, cinnamon flavors of a classic churro. Perfect for holiday gatherings or sweet treat cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Toffee Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Churro Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 package (about 40) Saltine crackers
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
Substitutions:
- Dairy-Free Option: Use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute Saltine crackers with gluten-free crackers.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the Saltine Crackers: Lay crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Make the Toffee: Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Boil for 3 minutes.
- Pour the Toffee: Pour the hot toffee over the crackers.
- Bake the Toffee: Bake for 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
- Prepare Churro Coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Sprinkle Coating: Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over the hot toffee.
- Add Optional Toppings: Drizzle melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
- Cool and Break Apart: Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Churro Saltine Toffee, Toffee Recipe, Churro Coating, Sweet Treat, Holiday Dessert
