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Ritz Churro Bites

Crispy and creamy treats combining the crunch of Ritz crackers with warm cinnamon and a rich peanut butter filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ritz Churro Bites
  • 8.8 oz peanut butter Ritz bits
  • 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter Ensure it is softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar Extra amount for sweetness
  • 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For Topping
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the salted sweet cream butter, light brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Cream together until smooth.
  3. Fold in the peanut butter Ritz bits gently until they are coated.
  4. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coated Ritz bits spaced apart.
  5. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar with 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the Ritz bites.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Best served warm. Store completely cooled bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.