Cinnamon Churro Saltine Toffee
Learn how to make irresistible churro saltine toffee, a crunchy cinnamon-sugar dessert topped with melted chocolate. Perfect for easy holiday treats.
Equipment
- oven
- rimmed baking sheet
- saucepan
- spatula
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Base
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers about 40 crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the saltine crackers in a single, even layer.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook for exactly 3 minutes until the toffee is smooth and thickened.
- Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers. Use an offset spatula to gently spread it into a thin, even layer, covering all the crackers. Bake for 5 minutes until the toffee is bubbly and the crackers have softened slightly.
- While the toffee bakes, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes to soften, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate into a smooth, even layer.
- Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly and generously over the entire surface. Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator for another hour to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Once the chocolate is firm, lift the foil to remove the entire slab of toffee from the pan. Break it into 2-inch irregular pieces with your hands. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Allow toffee to cool completely before breaking for clean pieces. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.