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Churro Saltine Toffee

Churro Saltine Toffee: Irresistibly Crunchy & Easy to Make

Churro Saltine Toffee is a delightful dessert combining crunchy Saltine crackers with buttery toffee and a cinnamon-sugar coat, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup brown sugar No substitution recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract No substitution recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt No substitution recommended.
For the Churro Coating
  • 1 cup granulated sugar No substitution recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon No substitution recommended.
For the Base
  • 1 package Saltine crackers Use gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup chopped nuts Can use pecans or almonds.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Lay the Saltine crackers in a single layer across the lined baking sheet.
  4. In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Boil for 3 minutes.
  5. Pour the hot toffee mixture over the arranged Saltine crackers, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  7. Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl for the churro coating.
  8. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the hot toffee immediately after baking.
  9. If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the hot toffee and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  10. Let the toffee cool completely for about 20 minutes before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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