Description
Churro Snacks are a delightful treat featuring crispy Honeycomb cereal coated in a rich homemade caramel, baked to perfection and dusted with a warm cinnamon-sugar blend. This sweet and crunchy snack combines the classic churro flavor with an easy-to-make cereal base, making it perfect for parties, snack time, or satisfying a sweet tooth with an irresistible cinnamon crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal Base
- 5 cups Honeycomb cereal
Caramel Coating
- â…” cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- â…“ cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place 5 cups of Honeycomb cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Make the Caramel Coating: In a medium saucepan, combine ⅔ cup brown sugar, ½ cup butter, and ⅓ cup corn syrup. Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil the Mixture: Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Add Flavor and Reactants: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and become frothy, creating a lighter caramel texture.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the caramel mixture over the Honeycomb cereal. Gently stir until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Bake the Coated Cereal: Spread the coated cereal evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Once the cereal is baked, immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the hot cereal. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coated cereal to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, transfer the churro snacks to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure the caramel mixture does not burn by stirring constantly and monitoring the heat.
- Stir the cereal gently when coating to avoid crushing the pieces.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking during baking.
- Store the churro snacks in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase cinnamon by ½ teaspoon.
- Let the snack cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.
