Description
Easy Churro Saltine Toffee Bars combine the salty crunch of saltine crackers with rich, buttery caramel toffee topped with a classic cinnamon-sugar blend reminiscent of churros. This quick and simple dessert is perfect for any occasion, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunchy and gooey texture that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
Toffee Mixture
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Topping
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer, covering the bottom completely without gaps.
- Make the toffee mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.
- Pour the toffee over crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading quickly to coat them thoroughly.
- Add optional chocolate chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer and let them sit for a minute or two to soften. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top using a spatula for a smooth finish.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar: Combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl, then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar blend over the warm chocolate or directly over the toffee if skipping chocolate.
- Chill until set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the toffee is fully set and firm enough to cut into bars.
- Slice and serve: Use the parchment paper or foil overhang to lift the entire slab from the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp saltine crackers to maintain crunchiness after baking.
- Refrigerate the bars to allow the toffee to set properly for clean slicing.
- Work quickly with the toffee as it thickens fast; pour and spread immediately after boiling.
- Pack crackers tightly without gaps for even toffee coverage.
- Use parchment or foil for easy removal and neat slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: churro, churro bars, toffee bars, saltine crackers dessert, caramel toffee, cinnamon sugar dessert, easy toffee bars, sweet and salty dessert