Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and crunchy with this Churro Saltine Toffee recipe. A buttery toffee base topped with a cinnamon sugar coating and optional chocolate chips and nuts, this treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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For the Toffee Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Churro Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 package (about 40) Saltine crackers
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
Instructions
- Prepare the Toffee Base: In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Pour over Saltine crackers on a baking sheet.
- Create the Churro Coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle over the toffee-covered crackers.
- Bake: Bake in the oven until bubbly, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
Notes
- Be careful when handling hot toffee.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Experiment with different toppings like sprinkles or crushed cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg