Easy Ritz Churro Bites (Print version)
Sweet and salty Ritz crackers baked with brown sugar butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar, ready in 15 minutes for parties or gifting.
# Ingredients:
For the crackers & glaze
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1 (8.8 oz) box peanut butter Ritz Bits crackers
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1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the coating
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the Ritz Bits in an even layer. Melt the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the warm glaze over the crackers and toss gently with a rubber spatula to coat.
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Bake for 10 minutes, removing the pan at the 5-minute mark to stir and flip the crackers so they toast evenly. Watch closely in the final minutes so the sugar does not burn.
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While the crackers bake, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Remove the hot pan from the oven and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the crackers immediately so it melts onto the warm glaze.
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Let the crackers cool completely on the pan. The glaze hardens as it cools. Once firm, break apart any clusters with your fingers and toss so both sides pick up cinnamon sugar. Serve at room temperature.
# Good to know:
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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For a nut-free version, substitute plain mini crackers.