Churro Saltine Toffee: A Sweet Crunch You Can't Resist

Churro Saltine Toffee combines sweet and salty flavors in an easy-to-make dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 pieces

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 box Saltine Crackers Or graham crackers
1 cup Unsalted Butter Or salted butter with adjusted salt

For the Toffee

1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar

For the Topping

2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Dark or milk chocolate option
1 tablespoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste, nutmeg optional
¼ cup Granulated Sugar Optional for topping
1 pinch Sea Salt Kosher salt works as substitute

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Parchment paper
Medium saucepan
spatula
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until boiling and bubbly for about 4–5 minutes.
Pour the hot toffee mixture over the arranged saltine crackers, ensuring even distribution. Bake for 5–7 minutes or until bubbling and caramelized.
Sprinkle 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee, allow to soften and spread.
Mix together ¼ cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, sprinkle evenly on top of the chocolate.
Lightly sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors.
Let the toffee cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Watch the toffee closely while baking to avoid burning. Store it in an airtight container for best texture.

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