Indulge in the delicious crunch of cinnamon tortilla crisps, a treat that perfectly balances sweetness and nostalgia! With their quick preparation and festive charm, these crispy snacks are sure to become your new favorite go-to for both everyday munching and festive gatherings.
Delicious Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
These crisps are not only incredibly easy to make but also bursting with flavor! Reminiscent of my childhood favorite, cinnamon toast, these crispy treats are thinner and crunchier, delivering an irresistible snack option.
Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps: A Fun Halloween Treat
Using Halloween cookie cutters adds a festive twist to this recipe. Place the cutter on a large tortilla and press down firmly while moving it back and forth to cut out fun shapes. This not only makes the crisps more fun to eat but also perfect for celebrating the spooky season!
Quick Cooking Method
With a hot pan of cooking oil, the tortilla cutouts fry quickly, needing only a few seconds on each side until they turn golden brown. This rapid cooking method allows for a fresh batch to be ready in no time, making it easy to cook dozens!
Alternative Baking Method
These crisps can also be baked in the oven. For the oven method, first dip them in melted butter and then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake them at 350°F for 10 minutes. Try air frying them for extra crispiness.
The Secret to Flavor
To elevate the taste of these crisps, sprinkle them with a homemade cinnamon sugar mixture immediately after frying. A drizzle of melted butter helps the sugar adhere while adding a rich flavor that makes these crisps even more indulgent.
Enjoying Your Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
Once they’re out of the oil and coated in sugary goodness, let them cool before eating so the sugar adheres well. Whether you’re sharing them at a Halloween party or enjoying them as a personal treat, these cinnamon tortilla crisps will be a hit.
Storage Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
Store these treats in an airtight container after they are at room temperature. They will keep for a few days on the countertop. For more extended storage, place them in the freezer in an airtight container. Separate each layer with waxed or parchment paper.
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Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
Equipment
- cooking thermometer
- Halloween cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 3 large flour tortillas (or as many as you would like to use)
- ⅓ cup cooking oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Using cookie cutters, cut Halloween shapes from a tortilla. Cut the shapes as tight as possible so you can use most of the tortilla. The number of shapes you get from each depends on the shape of the cookie cutters and how close together you cut the shapes.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together thoroughly and place in a shaker. (If you don't have a shaker, you can spoon the mixture over the cooked shapes.)
- Melt the butter in a small microwavable bowl.
- In a frying pan or saucepan, pour about 1/2 inch of cooking oil. Heat the oil to 350°F.
- When the oil reaches temperature, drop a few tortilla shapes into the oil and cook for a few seconds. Turn and cook the other side of each tortilla until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. It works best to cook the tortillas in small batches because they brown so quickly.
- Generously sprinkle the sugar mixture onto the shapes as soon as you remove them from the cooking oil. Then drizzle with a few drops of butter. Repeat the process until all the tortillas are cooked.