Description

This Oyster Cracker Churro Snack Mix is a delightful sweet and crunchy treat combining buttery toffee-coated oyster crackers with a warm cinnamon-sugar dusting. Perfect as a snack for parties or a cozy movie night, this easy-to-make recipe bakes the crackers to golden bubbly perfection, then finishes them with a sweet, slightly spicy coating reminiscent of classic churros.

Ingredients

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Snack Mix

9 oz Oyster crackers (about 5 cups)

Toffee Coating

1 cup Unsalted butter
1 cup Dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tsp Ground cinnamon (divided)

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

3 tbsp Granulated sugar
3/4 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp Ground cinnamon (from the divided 2 tsp)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an extra large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and then parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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 ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and kosher salt; set this cinnamon sugar mixture aside.
Make Toffee Sauce: In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Coat Crackers and Bake: Pour the warm toffee sauce evenly over the oyster crackers on the baking sheet and gently toss or stir to coat all crackers thoroughly. Spread them out evenly again.
Bake and Finish: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly and golden. Immediately remove from oven and sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the hot crackers.
Cool and Serve: Let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break apart into clusters or individual pieces before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have parchment paper, butter the aluminum foil or baking sheet well to prevent the toffee from sticking.
Store the snack mix in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to one week to maintain freshness.
To reheat and refresh crispiness, spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and warm in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/17 of batch (about 1/3 cup)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg