Description
Mexican-inspired churro saltine toffee combines sweet and salty flavors in a quick dessert. Buttery crackers layered with caramel and cinnamon sugar create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (265 grams) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
- ⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for easy toffee creation and removal.
- Cracker Base: Arrange saltine crackers in a single, tight layer covering the entire pan without gaps or overlapping.
- Toffee Creation: Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth caramel consistency.
- Caramel Development: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, cooking for 3-4 minutes until it transforms into a glossy, amber-colored liquid with rich depth.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and swiftly incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to distribute the aromatic essence.
- Coating Application: Pour the molten toffee over crackers, using a spatula to ensure complete and even coverage across the entire surface.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into a preheated 350F oven, baking 5-6 minutes until the toffee bubbles and achieves a golden-brown sheen.
- Churro Transformation: Immediately sprinkle a mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar over the hot toffee, creating a signature churro-inspired coating.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the coating to harden and develop a crisp, delectable texture.
- Serving Preparation: Once fully set, fracture the toffee into irregular, bite-sized pieces ready for indulgent enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Caramel: Stir butter and brown sugar constantly over medium heat to avoid scorching, which can create bitter flavors and ruin the toffee’s smooth texture.
- Achieve Perfect Cracker Base: Ensure saltine crackers are tightly arranged without gaps or overlapping to create an even, consistent foundation for the toffee layer.
- Control Toffee Consistency: Watch caramel closely during boiling, aiming for a rich amber color and glossy appearance, which indicates optimal flavor and texture development.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture immediately after baking while the toffee is still hot to help the topping adhere perfectly and enhance the churro-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg