Churro Saltine Toffee
Churro Saltine Toffee is an irresistible dessert that combines the crunch of saltine crackers with a rich buttery toffee and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping. This easy-to-make treat satisfies your sweet and salty cravings, making it a perfect choice for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With its golden-brown finish and decadent chocolate layer, this delightful confection will impress guests and quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 Saltine Crackers
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (light)
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until it reaches a gentle boil. Let bubble for about three minutes without stirring.
- Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the arranged crackers.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly and slightly darkened; watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer. Allow to melt for a minute, then spread evenly. Top with cinnamon sugar.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 38g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added richness, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chips. Experiment with toppings like chopped nuts or white chocolate drizzle for variety.