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Churro Snacks Recipe

Churro Snacks Recipe

5.2 from 23 reviews

These Churro Snacks are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining the crunchy goodness of cereal with the sweet and spicy flavors of traditional churros. Perfect for snacking or serving at parties, these addictive bites will have everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

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Cereal Mix:

  • 5 cups Honeycomb cereal

Sugar Coating:

  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick)
  • ⅓ cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Cereal Mix: Pour cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Make Sugar Coating: In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add Flavorings: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Mixture will bubble up.
  5. Coat Cereal: Pour the sugar mixture over the cereal and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Coat Cereal Again: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the cereal and toss until coated.
  8. Bake: Transfer cereal to the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cereal to cool, then break into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the cinnamon sugar mixture for a spicy kick.
  • Experiment with different cereal varieties for unique flavor combinations.

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Keywords: Churro Snacks, Cinnamon Sugar Cereal, Party Snacks