Description
Ritz Churro Bites are a quick and addictive sweet snack made from buttery Ritz crackers tossed in a cinnamon-sugar coating and baked until caramelized and crisp. They mimic the flavor of churros with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), broken into quarters
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add the broken Ritz crackers and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and caramelized.
- Let cool completely on the pan to crisp up before serving.
Notes
- Use salted butter and skip added salt for a saltier-sweet version.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Refresh in a 300°F oven for 2–3 minutes if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
