Description
These Ritz Churro Bites are a delightful twist on the classic churro, using buttery Ritz crackers coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar glaze. They make for a perfect snack or dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ritz Churro Bites:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crackers: Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar, bring to a boil, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat the crackers: Pour the glaze over the crackers, bake for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Cool and serve: Let the crackers cool completely and break into bite-sized pieces before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
