Churro Saltine Toffee Recipe
Introduction
Churro Saltine Toffee is a delightful treat combining crispy saltine crackers with rich toffee and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. This easy-to-make dessert brings the flavors of churros to a crunchy, buttery snack that’s perfect for sharing or indulging at home.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 40 Saltine Crackers
- 1 cup Salted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cups Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15 inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick spray.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Step 3: Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire surface.
- Step 4: In a saucepan, combine the salted butter and brown sugar. Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, continue stirring continuously for 5 minutes to develop the toffee.
- Step 5: Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading gently if needed.
- Step 6: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Step 7: Remove from the oven and let the pan sit for a minute or two until the crackers settle. Use a butter knife to gently push any overlapping crackers back into place.
- Step 8: Immediately sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the top of the hot toffee and crackers. Let them sit for a few minutes until they melt.
- Step 9: Once the white chocolate chips are melted, spread the chocolate evenly over the surface.
- Step 10: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of the melted chocolate.
- Step 11: Allow the toffee to cool completely, then cut or break it into pieces to serve.
Tips & Variations
- For a richer flavor, substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
- Try using milk or dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate for a different twist.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts like pecans or almonds before baking for extra crunch.
- If you prefer a less sweet treat, reduce the amount of sugar in the cinnamon mixture.
Storage
Store the churro saltine toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep it crisp, avoid refrigerating. If the toffee softens, refresh it by baking in a low oven (250°F) for a few minutes before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of cracker?
Saltine crackers work best because of their saltiness and texture, but you can experiment with other light, crispy crackers. Avoid crackers that are too thick or heavily flavored, as they may alter the intended balance.
Is it necessary to use Ghirardelli white chocolate chips?
Ghirardelli chips are recommended for their quality and smooth melting, but any good quality white chocolate chips will work well in this recipe.
PrintChurro Saltine Toffee Recipe
Churro Saltine Toffee is a delightful treat combining sweet and salty flavors with a crispy texture. Saltine crackers are topped with a rich butter and brown sugar toffee, baked to perfection, then covered with melted white chocolate and dusted with a cinnamon sugar mix, creating a crunchy, cinnamon-infused dessert snack inspired by churros.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 40 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
For the Toffee Base
- 40 Saltine Crackers
- 1 cup Salted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cups Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the toffee-topped saltine crackers.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it lightly with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; set this aside for garnish later.
- Arrange Crackers: Place 40 saltine crackers in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, covering the surface evenly.
- Cook Toffee Sauce: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup salted butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, continue stirring and cooking for an additional 5 minutes to achieve the right toffee consistency.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the arranged crackers, spreading it so all crackers are coated.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, allowing the toffee to bubble and set.
- Settle and Adjust Crackers: Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for a minute or two until the crackers settle. Use a butter knife to gently push any overlapped crackers back into place to ensure even coverage.
- Add White Chocolate: Sprinkle 2 cups of Ghirardelli white chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let the chips sit until they melt.
- Spread Chocolate: Once melted, spread the white chocolate evenly over the toffee-coated crackers using a spatula.
- Finish with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the melted white chocolate to add a churro-inspired flavor.
- Cut and Serve: Allow the toffee to cool and set completely before cutting or breaking it into pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use salted butter to enhance the sweet and salty flavor balance.
- Be careful when pouring hot toffee mixture over the crackers to avoid burns.
- For easier cutting, chill the toffee briefly after spreading the chocolate and cinnamon sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on crowd size.
Keywords: churro, saltine crackers, toffee, white chocolate, cinnamon sugar, dessert, sweet and salty, easy recipe
