Go Back
–+ servings
Churro Saltine Toffee

Churro Saltine Toffee: A Sweet Treat in Just 30 Minutes

Churro Saltine Toffee combines salty, buttery crackers with caramel and cinnamon-sugar for a quick and delightful dessert.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 box Saltine Crackers Perfectly crisp and salty
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Rich depth
For the Toffee Layer
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Essential for caramel flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Signature churro flavor
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Tweaks sweetness
Optional Toppings
  • White Chocolate or Cream Cheese Frosting Indulgent finish, can be dairy-free

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar over medium heat, stirring continuously until boiling for about 3-4 minutes. Then cook uncovered for 3 minutes.
  3. Pour the hot toffee mixture over the saltines and spread evenly with a spatula.
  4. Bake the mixture for 5-6 minutes until bubbles form across the toffee surface.
  5. Immediately sprinkle a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon over the hot toffee layer.
  6. Cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then transfer to refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours.
  7. Break into squares or rectangles and drizzle with white chocolate or cream cheese frosting if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to stir constantly while melting to avoid crystallization and achieve smooth toffee texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!