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Ritz Churro Bites

Delightful bite-sized snacks combining the savory crunch of Ritz bits with sweet cinnamon and sugar flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the batter
  • 8.8 oz peanut butter Ritz bits
  • 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter Softened for easier mixing
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the coating
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the Ritz bits package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together salted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Coat the Ritz bits in the butter mixture until fully covered.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
  5. Roll the coated Ritz bits in the sugar mixture.
  6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for the recommended time until golden.
  7. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Ritz Churro Bites are best served warm and can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Consider serving them with chocolate sauce or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.