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Churro Crack Recipe: Easy Christmas Treat

This churro crack recipe transforms saltine crackers into an addictive toffee bark coated in white chocolate and cinnamon sugar, capturing churro flavors in a festive, shareable holiday dessert. Crispy, sweet, and impossibly easy—perfect for gifting or parties!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 40-48 saltine crackers (1 sleeve)
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 cups (340g) white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles or pecans

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Saucepan
  • Offset spatula
  • Candy thermometer (optional)

Method
 

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  2. Step 1: Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment or foil and arrange saltine crackers in a single layer. This base ensures even toffee distribution; gently press for no gaps.
  3. Step 2: In a saucepan, melt 1 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar over medium heat, then boil undisturbed for 3 minutes to 275°F for perfect caramel snap—pour over crackers and spread evenly.
  4. Step 3: Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until bubbly golden; cool 5 minutes.
  5. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 cups white chocolate chips over hot toffee, let melt 2-3 minutes, then spread smooth.
  6. Step 5: Mix 1/4 cup sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon and dust over chocolate; add sprinkles. Chill 1 hour, then break into pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 180 | Carbohydrates: 22 | Protein: 1 | Fat: 10 | Sugar: 18

Notes

STORAGE: Airtight at room temp up to 2 weeks or freeze 1 month.
MAKE AHEAD: Full batch up to 1 week ahead, chill until gifting.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Vegan? Use plant-based butter/chocolate. GF crackers work 1:1.
PRO TIPS: Boil toffee precisely for crunch; dust cinnamon while tacky. Sift sugar mix.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Break into shards on platters with cocoa; gift in tins.
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