Sweet, salty, and spiced — this easy churro saltine toffee combines buttery toffee, crisp crackers, and cinnamon sugar for a crunchy, make-ahead holiday treat.
1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan (For making the caramel)
1 Rimmed baking sheet (10x15 inch works best)
1 Parchment paper sheet (For lining pan)
1 Silicone spatula (Heat resistant)
1 Small bowl (For mixing cinnamon sugar)
Ingredients
40piecesSaltine crackers- Regular or gluten-free
1cupUnsalted butter- 2 sticks
1cupLight brown sugar- Packed
2tablespoonHeavy cream
1teaspoonPure vanilla extract
1teaspoonGround cinnamon- Toast for extra flavor
⅓cupGranulated sugar- For churro coating
¼teaspoonFine sea salt
1pinchNutmeg- Optional
1pinchCayenne pepper- Optional, for a kick
——White chocolate- Optional drizzle
——Chopped pecans- Optional topping
Instructions
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).
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.
Pour hot caramel evenly over saltines and spread with a spatula. Bake for 5–7 minutes until caramel is bubbling all over.
Immediately sprinkle the warm toffee with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Let cool completely on the pan. Break into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes