Churro Saltine Toffee: A Delightful Treat Recipe!
Churro Saltine Toffee combines the satisfying crunch of saltine crackers with a rich toffee layer, topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar finish. This easy-to-make dessert is the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and crunchy, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
~40 saltine crackers (1 sleeve)
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp kosher salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for topping)
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer in the pan.
- Make the Toffee: In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once combined and bubbling, cook for 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla extract and kosher salt.
- Pour the Toffee: Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the saltines, spreading it gently to coat them.
- Bake the Toffee: Bake for 5-6 minutes until the toffee is bubbly. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar: While baking, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the hot toffee immediately after removing it from the oven.
- Cool and Serve: Let the toffee cool completely. For quicker cooling, refrigerate the pan. Once cooled, break the toffee into pieces and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Add melted chocolate on top for a richer flavor.
Top with nuts like almonds or pecans for added texture.
For a sweet-spicy version, sprinkle cayenne pepper with cinnamon.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
If you want a firmer texture, refrigerate the toffee.
Freezing is an option for longer storage, up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
