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Ritz Churro Bites

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Ritz Churro Bites are a quick and easy dessert snack featuring buttery Ritz crackers coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, giving a churro-like flavor with minimal effort.


Ingredients

  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the Ritz crackers evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the mixture over the crackers and gently stir to coat evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  6. While baking, mix cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
  7. Remove crackers from the oven and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over them while still hot.
  8. Let the crackers cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • You can use salted butter for a sweet and salty twist.
  • Try adding a pinch of nutmeg for a warmer flavor.