Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Ritz Churro Bites are a delightful twist on the classic churro, made with Ritz crackers coated in butter, cinnamon, and sugar, then baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for a quick snack or sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Ritz Churro Bites:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until combined.
- Coat Ritz crackers: Place Ritz crackers in a large bowl and drizzle with melted butter, tossing gently to coat each cracker.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the crackers and toss again until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Allow the churro bites to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best churro-like texture.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla to the melted butter.
- Great for parties or as a quick sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
