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Churro Saltine Toffee Recipe

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Churro Saltine Toffee is an irresistible sweet and salty treat featuring crispy saltine crackers topped with a rich buttery toffee, melted semi-sweet chocolate, and a dusting of cinnamon sugar and sea salt for the perfect churro-inspired flavor combination.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 40 saltine crackers (enough to cover a baking sheet in a single layer)

Toffee Topping

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Chocolate & Spice Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Arrange crackers: Place saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, fitting them snugly side by side to cover the surface completely.
  3. Make toffee mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a full boil and bubbles for about 1 minute to ensure the sugar dissolves fully.
  4. Pour toffee over crackers and bake: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers, making sure to cover all areas. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the toffee is bubbly and fully set.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and while the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let them sit for a few minutes to melt completely.
  6. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Once the chocolate chips have melted slightly, spread and smooth them out with an offset spatula then immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the melted chocolate.
  7. Finish with sea salt: Lightly sprinkle sea salt over the entire candy to enhance the sweet and salty contrast.
  8. Cool and break into pieces: Allow the churro saltine toffee to cool completely at room temperature until fully hardened, about 1 to 2 hours. Once cool, break into bite-sized pieces and serve. Store leftover pieces in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • If you want extra cinnamon flavor, add a little more cinnamon to the sugar sprinkle.
  • Be careful pouring hot toffee to avoid burns.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

Keywords: churro saltine toffee, salty sweet dessert, toffee recipe, cinnamon sugar dessert, easy baking recipe

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