Churro Snack Mix
Churro Snack Mix
Ingredients
For the Snack Mix Base
- 2 bags oyster crackers
For the Churro Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking pan completely with tin foil, ensuring no part of the pan is exposed. This will prevent the sticky mixture from adhering.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large pot, combine the salted butter and packed dark brown sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter and brown sugar are fully melted and combined. Bring the mixture to a boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the mixture is boiling, immediately remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the oyster crackers to the pot with the caramel sauce. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or spoon until all the crackers are evenly coated with the caramel sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the coated oyster crackers onto the prepared foil-lined baking pan and spread them out evenly in a single layer. If making a larger batch, use two pans to ensure a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove from the oven and stir the crackers to ensure even baking. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
While the crackers are baking, prepare the churro topping. In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the crackers are done baking, immediately remove them from the oven. While still hot, sprinkle the churro topping mixture over the crackers. Toss gently to coat all the crackers evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Allow the churro snack mix to cool completely on the baking pan. As it cools, it will become crunchy. Once cooled, break apart any large clumps and store in an airtight container.
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Churro Snack Mix
Ingredients
For the Snack Mix Base
- 2 bags oyster crackers
For the Churro Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking pan completely with tin foil, ensuring no part of the pan is exposed. This will prevent the sticky mixture from adhering.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large pot, combine the salted butter and packed dark brown sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter and brown sugar are fully melted and combined. Bring the mixture to a boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the mixture is boiling, immediately remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the oyster crackers to the pot with the caramel sauce. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or spoon until all the crackers are evenly coated with the caramel sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the coated oyster crackers onto the prepared foil-lined baking pan and spread them out evenly in a single layer. If making a larger batch, use two pans to ensure a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove from the oven and stir the crackers to ensure even baking. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
While the crackers are baking, prepare the churro topping. In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the crackers are done baking, immediately remove them from the oven. While still hot, sprinkle the churro topping mixture over the crackers. Toss gently to coat all the crackers evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Allow the churro snack mix to cool completely on the baking pan. As it cools, it will become crunchy. Once cooled, break apart any large clumps and store in an airtight container.