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Churro Toffee Delight Recipe

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Churro Toffee Delight is a decadent layered dessert combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a rich toffee and chocolate topping. This easy-to-make treat features a buttery cinnamon-flavored base, baked to golden perfection, then covered with a smooth, creamy chocolate and toffee mixture, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar and powdered sugar for an irresistible churro-inspired twist.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal later.
  2. Make the Butter-Sugar Mixture: Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes to avoid cooking the flour later.
  3. Combine with Flour and Bake Base: In a large bowl, mix the cooled butter and sugar mixture with the all-purpose flour, stirring gently until just combined to form the batter. Spread this batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the base turns a lovely golden brown hue. Remove from oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare Chocolate-Toffee Topping: While the base cools, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a small bowl. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and toffee bits to the melted butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  5. Sprinkle Cinnamon-Sugar: In a separate small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Evenly sprinkle this cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cooled base to create a churro-like flavor layer.
  6. Top and Set: Pour the chocolate-toffee mixture evenly over the cinnamon-sugar-coated base. Spread gently to cover the surface. Sprinkle additional powdered sugar on top for a decorative finish. Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to let it set properly.
  7. Serve: Once chilled and set, lift the dessert out of the baking dish using the parchment paper edges. Cut into squares and serve as a delightful sweet treat.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean slicing.
  • Be careful not to overbake the base to keep it tender; golden brown is perfect.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate, depending on taste preference.
  • For a stronger churro flavor, increase cinnamon slightly in the sugar mixture but balance to avoid overpowering.
  • Store leftover Churro Toffee Delight refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Keywords: churro dessert, toffee chocolate dessert, layered dessert, baked sweets, cinnamon sugar treat