Description
Satisfy your cravings with Churro Cracker Candy, a delightful treat that combines the crunchy goodness of saltine crackers with a rich cinnamon-sugar coating and a luscious chocolate drizzle. This easy-to-make candy captures the essence of traditional churros in a fun, bite-sized form perfect for any occasion—be it parties, movie nights, or just a sweet snack at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 sleeve (about 30) saltine crackers
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat while stirring constantly until boiling. Let it boil undisturbed for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet and pour the caramel mixture evenly over them.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over the hot caramel immediately after baking. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cracker candy and let it set completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg