Description
Churro crack blends Mexican street treat magic with irresistible caramelized sugar crunch. Crispy cinnamon-dusted layers melt into perfect sweet-heat harmony that draws hungry crowds closer with each addictive bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugars and Base:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 35 to 40 saltine crackers
Fats and Binding:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks or 226 grams)
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Meticulously arrange saltine crackers in uniform rows, positioning them edge-to-edge without any gaps.
- In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat, continuously whisking until the mixture transforms into a rich, bubbling caramel sauce.
- Carefully pour the molten caramel evenly across the cracker surface, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Transfer the prepared sheet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 4 minutes, watching for slight bubbling and caramel transformation.
- Meanwhile, create the signature coating by blending granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate small mixing bowl.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately distribute white chocolate chips across the hot surface, allowing residual heat to facilitate melting.
- Use a spatula to spread the now-softened chocolate chips into a smooth, uniform layer covering all crackers.
- Generously dust the entire surface with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Allow the treat to cool and set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, or expedite the process by briefly chilling in the refrigerator until chocolate hardens completely.
- Once set, slice into bite-sized rectangular pieces and serve.
Notes
- Elevate your snack game with this irresistible sweet and spicy treat that transforms ordinary saltine crackers into a crunchy, decadent dessert.
- Butter and brown sugar create a rich caramel-like toffee base that perfectly coats each cracker for maximum flavor intensity.
- White chocolate chips melt seamlessly over the warm crackers, adding a creamy texture that complements the crisp foundation.
- Cinnamon-sugar blend delivers a classic churro-inspired coating, bringing warmth and sweetness to every single bite.
- Refrigeration helps set the chocolate quickly, making this a fast and easy dessert perfect for unexpected guests or sudden sugar cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 113 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg