Description
Churro Cracker Candy is a sweet and crunchy treat made with saltine crackers, caramel, and a cinnamon-sugar topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Carefully pour the hot mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, making sure to cover them as much as possible.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- While the crackers are baking, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the hot caramel-covered crackers.
- Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet, then break them into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cracker candy before breaking it apart.
- You can also substitute the saltine crackers with graham crackers for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg