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Churro Toffee

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
A delightful blend of buttery toffee coated with creamy white chocolate and dusted with cinnamon sugar. This Churro Toffee is a perfect treat to recreate Disneyland’s famous confection at home.
12 Servings

Ingredients

Toffee Base:

  • 2 cups 4 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Coating:
  • 3 bags approx. 30 oz Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pan:

  1. Line a large baking sheet (half-sheet size) with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Ensure it is laid flat and covers the entire surface.

Create the Toffee Base:

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir occasionally until the butter has fully melted. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring intermittently, until the toffee reaches a temperature of 285°F (137°C) as measured by a candy thermometer. The mixture should develop a rich golden-brown color.

Pour the Toffee:

  1. Once the toffee has reached the correct temperature, promptly pour it onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly using a heatproof spatula. Allow it to set for 20 minutes in the refrigerator or until firm.

Melt the White Chocolate:

  1. Following the package instructions, melt the Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at regular intervals until smooth.

Apply the Coating:

  1. Pour the melted white chocolate over the set toffee and spread evenly with an offset spatula.

Add Cinnamon Sugar:

  1. Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture generously over the white chocolate layer while it is still wet. Allow it to set in the refrigerator for an additional 40 minutes.

Cut or Break into Pieces:

  1. If square pieces are desired, score the toffee with a plastic knife approximately 2–3 minutes after pouring, while the mixture is still soft. Repeatedly go over the scoring lines as it sets. Once the toffee has fully cooled and hardened, either separate the squares or break into rustic pieces.

Serve and Enjoy:

  1. Once set, the Churro Toffee is ready to be served. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the white melting wafers and any additional ingredients used are certified gluten-free. Double-check that the cinnamon and sugar have not been cross-contaminated during processing.
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