When you think of French toast, chances are you picture thick slices of eggy bread drizzled with a generous helping of maple syrup. But what if you could capture all that same flavor in a bite-sized, snackable treat? That’s exactly what these French Toast Bites do. Using oyster crackers as the base, this recipe transforms a simple pantry staple into an irresistible sweet and crunchy treat. Allow me to walk you through the process…
As we mentioned, plain ol’ oyster crackers serve as the base for this recipe. Bite-sized and ready for a delicious coating, they’re the perfect option for a treat like this. A sweet, caramel-y coating is prepared on the stovetop with butter and brown sugar, then the all-important maple syrup is mixed in along with cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. The coating is poured over the crackers and mixed with chopped pecans for the final touch.
Bake these babies for just over 10 minutes, or until the coating is good and bubbly. Give them about 30 minutes to an hour to cool, then it’s time to break the sheet into bite-sized clusters. At this point they’re ready to be enjoyed for an afternoon snack, be packaged up for a bake sale, or stowed away for a sweet treat after dinner. Whatever the occasion, these French Toast Bites are sure to be a winner!
French Toast Bites
Ingredients
- 1 (9 oz) bag oyster crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place oyster crackers in a large bowl, then set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and let boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the 2 teaspoons maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Pour over crackers, and using a rubber spatula, stir until evenly coated. Fold in pecans, then transfer crackers to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until mixture is bubbly, about 12 minutes.
- Allow crackers to cool, then break into small pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
Recipe adapted from 12tomatoes.com