Tips and Variations
Parchment essential—bare sheets smoke butter; foil curls crisps. Cut pre-butter for uniform shapes; damp knife cleans cutters sticky sugar. Over-brown fix: lower 350°F +2 minutes next batch, thin tortillas crisp faster.
Shape/Flavor Twists:
- Gingerbread people: add 1/4 tsp ginger to mix.
- Churro dippers: long strips, chocolate sauce side.
- Fruit salsa scoops: wedge chips with strawberries/apples.
- Savory: chili powder-cumin, queso dip.
Dietary Swaps: Gluten-free corn tortillas (brush extra butter); vegan margarine; keto erythritol/cinnamon. Yields 48 pieces; ~60 calories/wedge plain.
Storage Hacks: Airtight room temp 2-3 days (paper towel absorbs humidity); freeze stacks in bags 1 month—toaster/air fryer 2 minutes revives. Paper bag prevents sogginess longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not crisping/soft?
Too much butter or overcrowd; single layer, full cool on rack essential.
Browning uneven?
Rotate sheets, middle rack; convection evens faster at 350°F.
Puff pastry vs tortilla?
Puff flakier/richer, longer bake; tortilla lighter/cheaper, uniform crisp.
Shapes sticking cutters?
Flour cutters lightly; soft dough puff pastry easier chilled 10 minutes.
Make ahead for parties?
Bake/freeze, thaw bake 300°F/3 minutes; sugar post-bake clumpy otherwise.
Vegan/gluten-free?
Plant butter, corn/flourless tortillas; xanthan gum puff pastry dupe.
Air fryer method?
370°F, 4-6 minutes single layer, shake midway—no flip needed.
Conclusion and Call to Action
Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps deliver churro crunch and holiday sparkle from tortillas in minutes, stacking trays or scooping salsas with zero fuss. Essential for your blog’s no-bake Christmas sweets, they vanish from platters fast.
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