Churro Cracker Candy Recipe
Churro Cracker Candy is a fun and tasty treat. It combines sweet cinnamon sugar with crunchy crackers. This Churro Cracker Candy Recipe is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 30 saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
- Optional: melted chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange Crackers
- Place saltine crackers in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
Make the Caramel
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and whisk well.
Boil the Mixture
- Bring butter and sugar mixture to a gentle boil. Stir constantly for 2–3 minutes.
Add Vanilla
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract carefully for smooth flavor.
Pour Caramel Over Crackers
- Pour the caramel evenly over crackers. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
Bake the Crackers
- Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake 10–12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Mix Cinnamon Sugar
- While baking, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar
- Remove crackers from oven. Immediately sprinkle cinnamon sugar over hot caramel.
Cool Completely
- Let Churro Cracker Candy cool for 30 minutes until fully set and crunchy.
Optional Chocolate Drizzle
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled candy for extra flavor if desired.
Break Into Pieces
- Once cooled, break the candy into small bite-sized pieces. Ready to serve!
Notes
- Use fresh crackers for the best crunch.
- Stir caramel constantly to avoid burning.
- Spread caramel evenly for even flavor.
- Let candy cool completely before breaking.
- Add a chocolate drizzle for a festive look.