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Churro Saltine Toffee

Indulgent Churro Saltine Toffee That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Churro Saltine Toffee offers a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for satisfying cravings in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 package Saltine Crackers Substitute with Ritz crackers for a buttery flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter No substitutions for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Omit if cinnamon is not desired.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for a gourmet touch.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can alter flavor significantly.
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used for a more intense chocolaty taste.
  • ½ cup Milk Chocolate Chips Optional for extra creaminess.
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Omit or substitute with almonds for different textures.
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt For final sprinkling.
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Mixture Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay the saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat, stirring until melted.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring for 5-7 minutes until it's light amber in color.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the toffee mixture over the saltine crackers, spreading evenly.
  7. Bake for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, allowing them to melt.
  9. Spread the melted chocolate evenly with a spatula.
  10. If using, sprinkle nuts over the chocolate layer and press gently.
  11. Finish with coarse sea salt and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
  12. Allow to cool for 1-2 hours or refrigerate for 30 minutes before breaking into pieces.
  13. Break into irregular pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfect for last-minute gatherings! You can store Churro Saltine Toffee in an airtight container layered with parchment paper at room temperature.

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