Ritz Churro Bites turn peanut butter Ritz Bits into an ultra‑addictive, churro‑style snack coated in buttery brown sugar and warm cinnamon. They’re sweet, salty, and crispy, and they come together in about 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients—perfect for parties, movie nights, or edible gifts.
A quick brown‑sugar butter glaze bakes around the crackers to create a caramelized shell, and a final toss in cinnamon sugar gives them that classic churro sparkle and crunch. Because they’re bite‑sized and highly snackable, they’re ideal for big batches and holiday snack mixes.
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz peanut butter Ritz Bits
- 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the glaze)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the finishing coating)
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
1. Prep the pan and crackers
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy‑duty foil for easy cleanup.
- Spread the peanut butter Ritz Bits in an even single layer over the prepared pan.
2. Make the brown‑sugar butter glaze
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and light brown sugar.
- Cook, stirring often, until the mixture melts, comes to a gentle bubble, and looks smooth and glossy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. The mixture should be pourable but slightly thick.
3. Coat and bake
- Immediately drizzle the warm glaze evenly over the Ritz Bits.
- Use a spatula or tongs to gently toss until as many crackers as possible are coated.
- Spread back into a mostly single layer and bake 8–10 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until they smell toasty and the glaze looks set and bubbly.
4. Add the cinnamon sugar
- While the crackers bake, mix the granulated sugar and remaining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- As soon as the pan comes out of the oven, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the hot crackers.
- Toss gently so the mixture clings to all sides. Spread into a single layer and let cool completely; the bites will crisp up as they cool.
5. Serve or store
Once fully cooled and crisp, transfer Ritz Churro Bites to a serving bowl or an airtight container. They’re ready to snack on as‑is or to be mixed into a sweet‑and‑salty party mix.
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