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Churro saltine toffee pieces on a decorative plate with cinnamon sugar topping.
Alyssa

Churro Saltine Toffee

Sweet, salty, and spiced — this easy churro saltine toffee combines buttery toffee, crisp crackers, and cinnamon sugar for a crunchy, make-ahead holiday treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 23 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 40 pieces Saltine crackers Regular or gluten-free
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar (Packed)
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Toast for extra flavor
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar For churro coating
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg (Optional)
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper (Optional, for a kick)
  • White chocolate (Optional drizzle)
  • Chopped pecans (Optional topping)

Method
 

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange saltines in a single layer to cover the sheet. Mix cinnamon, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and optional cayenne in a small bowl. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar gradually, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook for 3–4 minutes until mixture is bubbly and golden. Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream and vanilla.
  3. Pour hot caramel evenly over saltines and spread with a spatula. Bake for 5–7 minutes until caramel is bubbling all over.
  4. Immediately sprinkle the warm toffee with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Let cool completely on the pan. Break into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a delicious treat.