Churro Snack Mix

Ingredients

• 2 cups Unsalted butter (Melted; use a large pot)
• 2 cups Dark brown sugar (Packed tightly)
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract (Pure extract preferred)
• 4 tsp Ground cinnamon (Divided: 2 tsp for coating, 2 tsp for topping)
• 5 bags Oyster crackers (Standard 8‑oz bags, plain salted)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar (For topping)
• 1 tsp Salt (Fine table salt, for topping)

Instructions

1. Make butter‑brown‑sugar glaze

   In a large pot, combine 2 cups butter and 2 cups packed dark brown sugar. Heat over medium‑high, stirring constantly, until the mixture melts and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tsp ground cinnamon.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prepare crackers

   Open 5 bags of oyster crackers and place them in a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

3. Coat crackers with glaze

   Pour the hot butter‑sugar glaze over the crackers. Using a spatula, gently toss until every cracker is evenly coated without crushing them.

   Time: PT5M

4. Line pan and spread

   Line a large baking pan (or two pans if needed) with aluminum foil, making sure the entire surface is covered. Spread the coated crackers in an even layer.

   Time: PT5M

5. Bake

   Place the pan in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through for even color.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Prepare cinnamon‑sugar topping

   While the mix bakes, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp salt in a small bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT5M

7. Cool slightly

   Remove the pan from the oven and let the snack mix cool on the foil for about 5 minutes so the glaze thickens but is still warm.

   Time: PT5M

8. Add topping and toss

   Sprinkle the cinnamon‑sugar mixture over the warm snack mix. Using the spatula, toss gently until the coating is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT3M

9. Final cool and serve

   Transfer the coated snack mix to a serving tray or bowl. Allow it to cool completely before serving or storing.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1012

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

33 g

Fat

38 g

Fiber

5.7 g