Description

Churro Saltine Toffee is a delightful sweet and salty treat featuring a crispy saltine cracker base topped with rich buttery toffee, melted semi-sweet chocolate, and a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle finished with a touch of sea salt. This easy-to-make snack combines crunchy, gooey, and spiced flavors reminiscent of churros in a convenient toffee form, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings or sharing at gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

Saltine crackers – enough to cover one baking sheet in a single layer

Toffee Topping

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar

Chocolate & Cinnamon Sugar Topping

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Sea salt, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Arrange Crackers: Place saltine crackers in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, ensuring they cover the entire surface with no overlapping.
Make Toffee: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the packed brown sugar and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the boiling toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading it gently if needed to cover all crackers.
Bake the Toffee: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbling and fully coated on the crackers.
Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the sheet from the oven and quickly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee so they begin to melt.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While the chocolate melts, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Sprinkle Toppings: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the melted chocolate, followed by a light sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the flavors.
Cool and Serve: Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. Once set, break into pieces and enjoy your churro-inspired saltine toffee!

Notes

Use fresh saltine crackers for optimal crispiness.
For easier cleanup, line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate based on preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crunch.
Be careful when handling hot toffee to avoid burns.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 inch square)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg