Description
Chocolate-drizzled churro saltine toffee combines sweet Spanish charm with classic American crunch. Crisp saltines layered with caramel and chocolate create an irresistible dessert that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams / 7 ounces) brown sugar, packed
Chocolate and Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups (265 grams / 9.3 ounces) white chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup (65 grams / 2.3 ounces) granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking foundation by preheating the oven to 350F (175C). Create a non-stick surface on a rimmed baking sheet using parchment paper or aluminum foil, ensuring complete edge coverage. Meticulously arrange saltine crackers in a precise, uniform layer across the prepared surface.
- Craft the caramel-like toffee base by combining butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Melt the ingredients over medium heat, maintaining constant stirring. Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, continuing to cook for approximately 3 minutes until the consistency becomes thick and effervescent. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract, creating a rich, glossy mixture.
- Carefully cascade the molten toffee over the saltine crackers, utilizing a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly and ensure complete cracker coverage.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, baking for 5 minutes. Watch as the toffee transforms, becoming bubbly and spreading uniformly across the crisp cracker base.
- Extract the pan from the oven and immediately blanket the hot surface with white chocolate chips. Allow the residual heat to initiate the melting process for 2-3 minutes. Gently spread the now-soft chocolate into a smooth, consistent layer using a spatula.
- Create the signature churro-inspired topping by thoroughly blending granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Generously dust the melted chocolate layer with this aromatic mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Permit the toffee creation to cool completely at ambient temperature, or expedite the setting process by chilling in the refrigerator. Once fully hardened, fracture into rustic, irregular pieces and present for enjoyment.
Notes
- Cracker Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, fresh saltine crackers with minimal breakage to ensure a sturdy base for the toffee layer.
- Temperature Control is Key: Watch the toffee mixture closely while cooking to prevent burning, aiming for a rich amber color without scorching.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Let the white chocolate chips sit undisturbed after sprinkling to create a smooth, even coating that spreads effortlessly.
- Customize Your Topping: Experiment with different sugar-spice combinations like adding a pinch of nutmeg or using raw sugar for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 40
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg