Description
Ritz churro bites blend classic Mexican churro sweetness with crispy Ritz cracker magic, creating an irresistible snack. Cinnamon sugar coating and easy preparation make these treats perfect for quick dessert cravings you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (8.8 ounces / 249 grams) peanut butter Ritz bits
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) cinnamon
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, carefully laying out the crackers in a uniform single layer.
- Create a rich coating by gently melting butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth and fully combined.
- Drizzle the warm, glossy mixture evenly across the crackers, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Transfer the coated crackers to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, rotating the pan midway through to guarantee even caramelization.
- While baking, quickly combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl for the final topping.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, generously dust the hot crackers with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, allowing the residual heat to help the topping adhere.
- Allow the churro bites to cool completely at room temperature, which will help them crisp up and become easier to break into individual pieces.
- Once cooled, gently separate the crackers into bite-sized segments, creating a delightful sweet treat perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Swap out regular Ritz crackers for gluten-free alternatives to make this recipe celiac-friendly and inclusive for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Control sweetness levels by adjusting sugar quantities in the coating and topping to suit different taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Experiment with alternative spices like cardamom or nutmeg to create unique flavor variations while maintaining the classic churro-inspired essence.
- Store these bites in an airtight container for maximum crispness, ensuring they remain crunchy and delectable for several days after preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg