Description
These Ritz Churro Bites are a delightful twist on the classic churros, combining the buttery crunch of Ritz bits crackers with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Ritz Churro Bites:
- 8.8 ounces peanut butter Ritz bits cracker sandwiches
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Prepare the crackers: Spread the Ritz bits crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the butter mixture: In a saucepan, combine butter, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Boil for 1 to 1½ minutes, stirring frequently.
- Coat the crackers: Spoon the butter mixture over the crackers and toss to coat. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Finish the churro bites: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the baked crackers. Cool, break them apart, and serve.
Notes
- You can make the recipe in the air fryer. Bake at 350°F for 7 minutes.
- Oven temperatures vary; monitor baking closely as times may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
