“I love oyster crackers just as they are…”
These Sweet and Salty Churro Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make snack that combines the crunchy texture of oyster crackers with the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar. The sweet and salty combination makes them irresistible, perfect for parties, movie nights, or a quick treat.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Oyster crackers | 5 cups |
| Unsalted butter | 1 cup |
| Light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Cinnamon, divided | 3 teaspoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Granulated sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Kosher salt | 3/4 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Spread Crackers: Spread oyster crackers evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and light brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and let it boil for 2 minutes.
- Add Cinnamon and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and the vanilla extract.
- Coat Crackers: Pour the butter mixture over the spread crackers. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the crackers are evenly coated.
- Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While the crackers are baking, in a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the kosher salt. Set aside.
- Sprinkle and Cool: When you remove the crackers from the oven, immediately sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Break and Serve: Set the crackers aside to cool. Once cooled, break them into pieces. Serve and enjoy!
