Description
A quick and easy dessert that pairs the flavors of churros with salty saltine crackers, topped with a delicious brown-sugar toffee and cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers, plain
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch flaky sea salt
- Optional: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts, or white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltines in a single, tight layer on the sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Bring to a steady boil for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove the caramel from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Quickly pour and spread the caramel evenly over the saltines.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Scatter flaky sea salt and any optional toppings while still warm.
- Cool completely on the counter for at least 1 hour before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Feel free to modify the toppings with lemon-sugar or other nuts. Ensure the caramel reaches the right consistency to prevent it from being sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg