Description
This Oyster Cracker Churro Snack Mix is a sweet and crunchy treat, featuring oyster crackers coated in a buttery toffee cinnamon glaze and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. It’s a delightful and addictive snack perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you crave a sweet and crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cracker Base
- 9 oz Oyster crackers (about 5 cups)
Toffee Mixture
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (divided)
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (from the divided amount)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: 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 layer on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and kosher salt; set aside for later sprinkling.
- Make Toffee Sauce: In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until fully incorporated.
- Coat Crackers and Bake: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the oyster crackers, gently tossing or stirring on the baking sheet to coat all crackers well. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until the coating is bubbly and golden.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the hot crackers.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the snack mix to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break it apart into clusters or pieces and serve as a sweet crunchy snack.
Notes
- If you don’t have parchment paper, grease the aluminum foil or baking sheet well to prevent sticking, as the toffee can stick to the pan.
- Store the oyster cracker snack mix in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to one week to keep it fresh.
- To reheat, spread the snack mix in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and warm in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes to refresh the crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/17 of recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
