Description
This delightful Oyster Cracker Churro Snack Mix combines crispy oyster crackers coated in a buttery cinnamon toffee glaze, baked until bubbly and golden, then sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar topping for a sweet and crunchy treat. Perfect for snacking, parties, or a flavorful sweet bite any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cracker Mixture
- 9 oz Oyster crackers (about 5 cups)
Toffee Sauce
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (divided)
Topping
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an extra-large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and then parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Crackers and Mix Topping: Spread the oyster crackers in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Set this cinnamon sugar mixture aside for later.
- Make Toffee Sauce: In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Coat Crackers and Bake: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the oyster crackers. Gently toss to coat all crackers thoroughly. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and golden.
- Add Topping and Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the warm crackers. Allow the crackers to cool completely to set the toffee.
- Serve: Once cooled, break the snack mix apart into clusters or individual pieces before serving. Enjoy your crunchy, sweet churro-inspired oyster cracker snack mix!
Notes
- If you don’t have parchment paper, be sure to butter the aluminum foil or the baking sheet well because the toffee will stick to the pan.
- Store this oyster cracker snack mix in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- To reheat and refresh crispiness, lay the snack mix in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and warm it in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/17 of recipe (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
