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Churro Saltine Toffee Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Churro Saltine Toffee is a deliciously addictive treat combining the salty crunch of saltine crackers with a rich brown sugar toffee layer, topped with melted white chocolate and a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle for that classic churro flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

For the Toffee Base

  • 40 Saltine Crackers
  • 1 cup Salted Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar

For the Topping

  • 2 cups Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set this mixture aside to sprinkle on top later.
  3. Arrange Crackers: Lay 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they cover the entire surface without overlapping.
  4. Cook Toffee Mixture: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup salted butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Stir frequently over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, continue to stir constantly for 5 minutes to cook the toffee properly.
  5. Pour Toffee over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers on the baking sheet. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it gently so all crackers are coated.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. This step helps the toffee set and soak into the crackers slightly.
  7. Adjust Crackers: Remove from the oven and let the pan sit for a minute or two until the crackers settle. Use a butter knife to nudge any crackers that overlapped back into place to keep the layer even.
  8. Add White Chocolate: Immediately sprinkle 2 cups of Ghirardelli white chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let them sit for a few minutes until melted.
  9. Spread Chocolate: Once the white chocolate chips have melted, use a spatula to spread the chocolate smoothly over the toffee layer.
  10. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Evenly sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture over the melted white chocolate to add that signature churro flavor.
  11. Cut and Serve: Allow the toffee to cool completely and set before cutting or breaking it into pieces. Serve and enjoy this sweet and crunchy churro-inspired treat.

Notes

  • Use salted butter for the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness in the toffee.
  • If white chocolate chips do not melt fully, you can briefly place the baking sheet back in the warm oven for 30 seconds.
  • Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it crisp.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and white chocolate chips with vegan alternatives.
  • Be careful when handling hot toffee mixture as it can cause burns.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/churro-saltine-toffee-recipe/