Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this Churro Saltine Toffee recipe. The buttery toffee base, coated in a cinnamon sugar churro mix, creates a crunchy and irresistible treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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:
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- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
Substitutions:
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- Dairy-Free Option: Use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute Saltine crackers with gluten-free crackers.
Instructions
- Prepare the Toffee Base: In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar, then add vanilla and salt. Cook until thickened.
- Coat the Saltine Crackers: Lay the crackers on a baking sheet and pour the toffee mixture over them.
- Create the Churro Coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the toffee-coated crackers.
- Bake and Add Toppings: Bake the toffee until bubbly, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Cool and Break Apart: Let the toffee cool, then break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Be cautious when working with hot toffee, as it can cause burns.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite nuts or drizzles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Churro Saltine Toffee, sweet and salty, dessert recipe, cinnamon sugar, easy to make