Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps turn everyday flour tortillas into shatteringly crisp, cinnamon-sugar dusted treats shaped like stars, trees, or wedges, brushed with butter and baked golden for effortless holiday magic that rivals churros without frying mess. These festive crisps sparkle with optional holiday sprinkles, chocolate drizzles, or powdered sugar snow, serving 6-8 as snack trays or ice cream toppers in under 20 minutes total. Puff pastry upgrade yields flakier layers, while tortilla simplicity keeps them kid-friendly and budget at pennies per piece.
Why you’ll love this recipe starts with zero yeast or rolling: tortillas crisp reliably at 375°F, cinnamon sugar caramelizes into addictive crunch, and shapes wow Christmas cookie swaps without dough chilling. Pioneer Woman’s version proves addictive with ice cream pairing, while bakers rave about even browning on parchment and storage up to 3 days airtight—nutmeg adds cozy depth reviewers call “Christmas in every bite.” Make-ahead star: prep shapes ahead, bake fresh for parties; air fryer crisps in 5 minutes batch-style.
Versatility shines year-round—Halloween ghosts, Valentine hearts—but holiday cutters transform trays into edible ornaments, with brown sugar swap deepening caramel notes like flattened cinnamon rolls. Low-effort high-impact: 6 tortillas yield 48+ pieces, freezing baked crisps revives toaster-oven crisp, turning “last-minute dessert” into planned perfection.
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