Description
These French Toast Bites are crunchy, maple-sweet snack clusters made with oyster crackers and a buttery cinnamon glaze. They’re quick to prepare, addictive to eat, and perfect for casual snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
- 6 cups oyster crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread oyster crackers evenly on the baking sheet and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and cook until smooth and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and mix in maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the crackers and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top and mix again lightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the coating is bubbly and glossy.
- Let cool on the pan for 30–60 minutes, then break into clusters before serving.
Notes
- Use a large bowl to mix the crackers if tossing on the pan feels too tight.
- For nut-free versions, simply omit the pecans.
- Add nutmeg or pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 batch
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
