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Churro Cracker Candy

Churro Cracker Candy: Sweet, Salty Bliss in Every Bite

Churro Cracker Candy is a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors, featuring a rich caramel layer on crunchy saltines, topped with creamy white chocolate and cinnamon-sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 box Saltine Crackers Can use gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used for extra flavor.
For the Caramel
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a healthier alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with a sugar alternative for lower calories.
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can be used for variation.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be substituted for a richer flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then set aside.
  4. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbly and darker in color.
  6. Pour the caramel over the saltine crackers and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the caramel is bubbling and darkening slightly.
  8. Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the hot caramel and let sit for 5 minutes to melt.
  9. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel.
  10. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the chocolate layer.
  11. Allow candy to cool completely for 30-60 minutes, then break into pieces.
  12. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Watch the caramel to ensure it reaches bubbling stage for ideal texture. Experiment with flavors by substituting chocolate or spices.

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