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Ritz Bits Churros

Ritz Bits Churros combine the flavors of peanut butter Ritz Bits with a cinnamon sugar coating to make a delicious churro-flavored mashup of flavors.

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We love snacks, and the best snacks are the ones that we make ourselves. This is one of our favorite snacks because it combines flavors of churros with peanut butter and crackers – two or our favorite snacks.

These Ritz Bits Churros are truly addicting, so just go ahead and plan on doubling this recipe!  Peanut butter Ritz Bits are tossed with butter, cinnamon and sugar before being baked just long enough to create the most fabulous sweet and crunchy coating on these crackers. 

The slight saltiness from the crackers pairs perfectly with the cinnamon and sugar creating one amazing snack!

close up of three ritz bitz churros on a teal and white napkins

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
  • It’s super easy to make and ready in just minutes.
  • It’s a sweet and salty snack that everyone will enjoy.

🛒Ingredients

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This recipe only uses 4 simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.

  • Peanut butter Ritz Bits
  • Melted butter
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon

🔪 How to Make Ritz Bits Churros

Making these snacks is an incredibly easy affair. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps to make, and you’ll be on your way.

Step 1: Make the Cinnamon Sugar

Whisk the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl.

cracker sandwiches being coated in melted butter

Step 2: Coat the Crackers

Combine the crackers and melted butter in a large bowl and toss gently to coat. Then, add the cinnamon sugar to the crackers and toss evenly to coat.

crackers topped in cinnamon sugar on a foil lined baking dish

Step 3: Bake

Spread the crackers out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. Then, bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the crackers have toasted a bit and the sugar starts to caramelize. Let cool and enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Spicy – Add a bit of cayenne pepper – not too much – to the mix for a sweet and salty snack with a kick of heat.
  • Chocolate – Add cocoa powder to the cinnamon sugar mixture for a rich, peanut butter and chocolate variation.

If the cinnamon sugar goodness of these churro bites is making you hungry, then check out these delicious cinnamon roll cookies.

🥄 Equipment

  • Measuring cup and spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Foil

🥫 Storage

Store these Ritz Bits churros for up to a week in the refrigerator. For longer storage, you can freeze them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.

💭 Tips

  • It’s important to toss rather than stir your ingredients together so you don’t break up the crackers.
  • Use the largest bowl you can for tossing your ingredients to avoid spilling.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What are churros?

Churros are a type of fried dough dessert that is coated with cinnamon sugar.

Why are these called churro bites?

Essentially, the buttery, cinnamon-sugar mixture is what gives them the churro flair.

How do I keep my crackers from breaking when I mix these?

Toss rather than stir. Tossing the crackers in the coating will evenly coat them without a spoon breaking the crackers.

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🧾Recipe Card

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white bowl filled with ritz bitz churros on a teal and white placemat.

Ritz Bits Churros

Ritz Bits churros combine delicious peanut butter Ritz Bits with a cinnamon sugar coating to create a fun take on churros that you'll love.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 531kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 4 cups peanut butter Ritz Bits
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine crackers and melted butter and toss gently until crackers are fully coated.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon.
  • Add the cinnamon sugar to the crackers and toss to coat evenly.
  • Spread crackers out on a large foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 minutes, flipping halfway through until the crackers have toasted slightly and the sugar starts to caramelize a bit..
  • Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Serve!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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