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Churro Saltine Toffee

Churro Saltine Toffee: Your New Favorite Sweet Snack

Churro Saltine Toffee combines sweet and salty flavors into a delightful and easy-to-make treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Salted butter may be used if preferred.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Enhances depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar Balances the savory.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Captures churro essence.
  • 40 pieces saltine crackers Base layer; graham crackers can be an alternative.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli white chocolate chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar mixture A pinch of cayenne can be added for kick.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Churro Saltine Toffee
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your baking sheet.
  2. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-stick spray.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Arrange 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine salted butter and brown sugar. Stir until boiling, and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Carefully pour the hot mixture evenly over the crackers and spread if needed.
  7. Bake the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool briefly before gently pressing any overlapping crackers into place.
  9. Immediately sprinkle white chocolate chips over the toffee layer.
  10. Once softened, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer.
  11. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the melted chocolate.
  12. Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces or cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container. Refrigerator or freezer can be used for longer storage.

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