Churro Saltine Toffee: Easy, Sweet Crunch in Every Bite

Churro Saltine Toffee transforms saltine crackers into a delightful dessert masterpiece with a crunchy toffee layer, spiced with churro flavors.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 7

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 42

Servings: 12 pieces

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Toffee Base

1 box Saltine Crackers These provide a crunchy base.
1 cup Unsalted Butter Rich and creamy base fat.
1 cup Brown Sugar Deep caramel sweetness.

For the Chocolate Layer

1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Melts smoothly over toffee.

For the Topping

1 teaspoon Cinnamon Provides distinctive churro flavor.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Mixed with cinnamon for topping.
1 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavor profile.

Equipment

Oven
Medium saucepan
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper
Spatula
Small bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Churro Saltine Toffee

Preheat your 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, melt unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium heat until it boils.
Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers and bake for 5-7 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee layer.
Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the melted chocolate.
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the entire toffee layer.
Allow to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Watch the boil time to avoid chewy toffee. Cool completely before breaking apart for even pieces.

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