Description
Churro Saltine Toffee is a delightful fusion of salty and sweet, combining buttery toffee with crunchy saltine crackers and warm cinnamon spice.
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate or cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly. Once the mixture begins to boil, let it bubble for 3 minutes, continuing to stir.
3. Remove the toffee mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Carefully pour the toffee over the saltine crackers, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
5. Bake the toffee-covered crackers for 5-6 minutes, until the toffee is bubbling.
6. As soon as the toffee comes out of the oven, sprinkle the mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon over the top, covering the toffee completely.
7. Allow the Churro Saltine Toffee to cool slightly, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
8. Once the toffee is set, break or cut it into squares. For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with melted white chocolate or add a smear of cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Watch the toffee carefully: Overcooked toffee can become grainy or separated, so be sure to cook it for only 3 minutes once it reaches a boil.
Spread the toffee evenly: Using a spatula, spread the toffee over the saltine crackers in a thin, even layer for the best texture.
Don’t overbake: Keep a close eye on the toffee during the baking process, as you don’t want it to become too hard or brittle.
Adjust sweetness to taste: If you prefer a less sweet treat, you can reduce the amount of granulated sugar in the cinnamon-sugar topping or use a bit less brown sugar in the toffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg