Bring home one of Disney’s confectionaries most popular treats with this easy to follow churro toffee recipe!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Churro Toffee, Copycat Disney Recipe, Disney Confectionary Recipes, Disney Recipe, Disney Treats, Disneyland Recipe
Servings: 24squares
Equipment
Candy thermometer (or digital thermometer)
Ingredients
2cupsunsalted butter
2cupssugar
1teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
For coating:
2-3bagswhite chocolate chips
1 1/2cupssugar
1 1/2tablespoonscinnamon
Instructions
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large saucepan, begin to melt the butter. Once the butter is about half way melted, add the sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir occasionally with a spatula until the mixture is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved.
Turn the heat up to medium-high (I had it on 6) and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture reaches 285°. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can use a digital meat thermometer. The mixture should be a dark amber color when ready.
Immediately remove the pan from the stove to prevent further cooking and pour onto the parchment lined cookie sheet. Use a spatula to evenly spread the toffee out, leaving about an inch of space between the toffee and the edge of the cookie sheet.
Wait a few minutes for the toffee to begin to harden and using a plastic knife, cut the toffee into 24 equal squares while it’s still soft. Wait a few more minutes and go over the lines again. Repeat this process every few minutes until the toffee is set enough to separate the squares.
Place the tray in the fridge and allow them cool for about 30 minutes.
On a plate, combine the cinnamon and sugar and set aside. Now in a large bowl, melt the white chocolate chips. Start with one bag and melt more as you need it.
Line a cookie sheet with clean parchment paper and set aside.
Dip each toffee square in the melted chocolate and use a spoon to make sure each side is well covered. Scrape off the excess chocolate on the edge of the bowl and place the toffee directly onto the cinnamon sugar mixture. Using a spoon, sprinkle the sugar mixture over each piece of toffee on both sides. Shake off the excess sugar and place on the parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat this process with each piece.
Once all the toffee is coated, place them back in the fridge until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes and enjoy!
SHORTCUT VERSION: If you don’t care about it looking like it does in the parks, you can skip cutting the toffee. Once the toffee is set, pour the melted white chocolate over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Allow to cool in the fridge until chocolate is set and break apart to eat.
Notes
• If you are using a digital meat thermometer to take the temperature, make sure the tip is not touching the bottom of the pan or you will get an inaccurate reading. • Store the toffee in the fridge for best results.