Description
Ritz Churro Bites are a delightful snack combining the buttery crunch of Ritz crackers with the warm, sweet cinnamon sugar flavor of classic churros. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect sweet and salty balance that’s satisfying and versatile for parties, lunches, or quick indulgences.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ritz Crackers – 1 sleeve (about 30 crackers)
- Cinnamon Sugar – ¼ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Melted Butter – 4 tablespoons, at room temperature
Optional Ingredients
- Vanilla Extract – ½ teaspoon
- Powdered Sugar – for dusting after baking
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix ground cinnamon and granulated sugar to create the cinnamon sugar blend. Melt the butter separately and stir in the vanilla extract if using.
- Coat the Crackers: Lightly dip each Ritz cracker into the melted butter, ensuring an even but not excessive coating, then immediately coat it generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture, covering both sides.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated crackers in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow even crisping and prevent steaming.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Monitor closely to avoid burning. The crackers should turn golden and the sugar should caramelize slightly.
- Cool and Optional Dusting: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Ritz Churro Bites to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired to enhance sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for better coating and cinnamon sugar adherence.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even crisping.
- Watch the baking time carefully as cinnamon sugar caramelizes quickly and can burn.
- Store finished bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crunch.
- For extra flavor, double coat the crackers by repeating the butter and cinnamon sugar dip before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg