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Churro Saltine Toffee Recipe

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Churro Saltine Toffee is a delightful treat that combines the salty crunch of saltine crackers with a rich, buttery toffee layer topped with melted white chocolate and a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle. This easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a churro-inspired twist, ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Cracker Base:

  • 40 Saltine Crackers

Toffee Layer:

  • 1 cup Salted Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar

Topping:

  • 2 cups Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the toffee and crackers.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a 10 x 15 inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  3. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for sprinkling later.
  4. Arrange Crackers: Place the 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they fit snugly but not overlapping too much.
  5. Make Toffee Sauce: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup salted butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, continue stirring constantly and boil for 5 minutes to develop a rich toffee flavor.
  6. Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged crackers, spreading it carefully to cover all crackers.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. This step helps the toffee set and soak slightly into the crackers.
  8. Settle and Adjust Crackers: Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for a minute or two to allow the toffee to settle. Use a butter knife to gently push back any crackers that may have shifted or overlapped.
  9. Add White Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the 2 cups of Ghirardelli white chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee-covered crackers.
  10. Melt and Spread Chocolate: Let the white chocolate chips sit for a few minutes to soften and melt, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
  11. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the melted white chocolate for that signature churro flavor.
  12. Cool and Serve: Allow the toffee to cool completely and harden. Once set, cut or break into pieces to serve and enjoy your churro saltine toffee.

Notes

  • For best results, use salted butter as it enhances the sweet and salty flavor balance.
  • If the white chocolate chips do not melt easily, you can place the pan briefly in a warm oven or microwave for a few seconds to soften them.
  • Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
  • This recipe is perfect for gifting; simply wrap pieces in parchment paper and place them in a decorative box.

Keywords: Churro Toffee, Saltine Toffee, Cinnamon Sugar Toffee, White Chocolate Toffee, Easy Dessert, Sweet and Salty Snack

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