These Ritz Bits Churros are crispy, sweet, salty, and cinnamon-y. This sweet treat is easy to make and even easier to eat!
Are these actually churros? No. Do they taste like an amazing cinnamon sugar treat? Yes! Are these easier to make than real churros? Yes! Are these easier to serve than churros? Yes! Do those three things equal a win in my book? YES! So, if you’re looking for a super fun, really addicting treat (especially for a Cinco de Mayo party), then look no further than these Ritz Bitz Churros!
Why you’ll love these
- Sweet, Salty, Cinnamon-y. These are incredibly addicting thanks to salty Ritz Bits, a homemade toffee coating, and a cinnamon sugar topping.
- Easy. If you’ve made Christmas Crack, then you can make these! It’s essentially the same thing, but we’re using Ritz Bitz instead of saltines and swapping the chocolate layer for cinnamon sugar.
- Festive. These have the same flavor of churros without all the hard work of making, piping, and frying a batter. Ritz Bits churros are loved by kids and adults alike, so I’d recommend bringing them to your Cinco de Mayo party!
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: Ground Cinnamon and Granulated Sugar – this is what gives the “churro” flavor. I enjoy a really pronounced cinnamon flavor, so I like using 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. If you want a more subtle cinnamon flavor, feel free to halve the ground cinnamon.
- Crackers – you’ll need 1 (8.8. oz) box peanut butter Ritz bits. Use regular Ritz (or anoher cracker/pretzel) if you’d like to keep this peanut free.
- Toffee: Butter, Brown Sugar, and Salt – unsalted butter and dark brown sugar were used in the original recipe, but salted butter and light brown sugar may be used as well. If using salted butter, reduce the additional salt by half.
Pro tip
Trying serving them next to a chocolate or dulce de leche dipping sauce to make them even more churro-esque!
How to make
- Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheetwith cooking spray, line it with a silicone baking mat, then place crackers side by side onto the prepared pan. Set aside.
- Place butter, brown sugar, and salt into a large saucepan, bring to a boil for 3 minutes, pour over crackers, then bake in at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the crackers with cinnamon sugar, then freeze before breaking into pieces and devouring!
How to store
Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.
Enjoy straight from the fridge (more chewy) or freezer (harder).
– Jennifer
Ritz Bits Churros
These Ritz Bits Churros are crispy, sweet, salty, and cinnamon-y. This sweet treat is easy to make and even easier to eat!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 16 people
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 (8.8 oz) box peanut butter Ritz bits
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place granulated sugar and cinnamon into a small bowl, then mix to combine. Set aside.
- Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, line it with a silicone baking mat, then place crackers side by side (they should be as close together as possible without overlapping) onto the prepared pan. Set aside.
- Place butter, brown sugar, and salt into a large saucepan, then stirring regularly, bring the mixture to boil over medium/medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour slowly and evenly over crackers, trying your best to keep the toffee on the crackers, then bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, then cool slightly before placing the pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Break into pieces then enjoy frozen or chilled in the fridge.
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:1 Week
Freezer:3 Months
Reheat:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Ritz Bits Churros
Amount Per Serving (1 handful)
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 216mg9%
Potassium 41mg1%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 355IU7%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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