Description
This Oyster Cracker Churro Snack Mix is a delightful treat featuring crispy oyster crackers coated in a rich cinnamon-toffee glaze, then baked to golden perfection. With a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and warm cinnamon spice, it’s an irresistible snack that’s quick to make and ideal for parties, movie nights, or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 9 oz Oyster crackers (about 5 cups)
Toffee Coating
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon, divided
Topping
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the 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 of ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Set this cinnamon sugar mixture aside for topping later.
- Make Toffee Mixture: In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar over medium heat. Bring it to a boil, then allow it to boil for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Flavor the Toffee: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract along with the remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Coat Crackers: Pour the warm toffee mixture evenly over the oyster crackers on the baking sheet. Gently toss or stir with a spatula to coat all the crackers thoroughly in the cinnamon-toffee glaze.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the crackers take on a golden hue.
- Add Topping: Remove the baking sheet from the oven immediately after baking and sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar and salt 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 bite-sized pieces and serve or store.
Notes
- If you don’t have parchment paper, be sure to butter the aluminum foil or baking sheet to prevent the toffee from sticking.
- Store the oyster cracker snack mix in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to one week to keep it fresh.
- To reheat and refresh the snack mix, spread it in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and warm in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/17th of recipe (~1/2 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
