Description
Ritz Churro Bites are a quick and delicious sweet snack made by coating buttery Ritz cracker pieces with cinnamon sugar and baking them until crispy and golden. Perfect as a crunchy, cinnamon-flavored treat that’s easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), broken into halves or quarters
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Coat the crackers with butter: In a large bowl, break the Ritz crackers into halves or quarters, then toss them with the melted unsalted butter until each piece is evenly coated, which helps the cinnamon sugar stick and adds delicious flavor.
- Mix the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly. Sprinkle this mixture over the buttered crackers, then gently toss to ensure all cracker pieces are coated evenly with the cinnamon sugar.
- Bake the churro bites: Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully so they become golden and crispy but do not burn.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the churro bites to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. They will crisp up further as they cool, making them the perfect snack to enjoy immediately or later.
Notes
- Watch the baking time closely to prevent the bites from burning since they can quickly go from golden to burnt.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Store leftover churro bites in an airtight container to keep them crispy.
- These bites are great for parties, snack time, or even as a light dessert alternative.
