Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Churro Cracker Candy! This easy-to-make treat combines crunchy saltine crackers with a rich caramel layer, topped with creamy white chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar. Perfect for parties, gift-giving, or satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base:
- 1 sleeve of saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. - Make the Caramel Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until combined. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until well mixed. - Pour the Caramel Over Crackers:
Carefully pour the hot caramel mixture over the saltine crackers, spreading it evenly to cover all the crackers. Be cautious, as the caramel is very hot! - Bake the Crackers:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and slightly darkened. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning. - Add the White Chocolate:
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the white chocolate chips over the hot caramel-covered crackers. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to melt, then use a spatula or knife to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top. - Dust with Cinnamon-Sugar:
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Lightly dust the top of the melted chocolate with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for that classic churro flavor. - Let It Set and Break:
Allow the Churro Cracker Candy to cool at room temperature or refrigerate it for 1 hour until the chocolate is firm. Once set, break the candy into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container to keep the candy fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg