Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps Recipe
Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps are a delightful, easy-to-make holiday treat featuring crispy, buttery flour tortillas coated with a warm cinnamon sugar mixture. Perfect for festive snacking or serving alongside hot cocoa, these crisps offer a crunchy texture with a sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of the holidays.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Base Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Spice Mix
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Prepare the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) to create a fragrant and flavorful cinnamon sugar blend.
- Prepare the tortillas: Using a pastry brush, coat both sides of each flour tortilla evenly with melted butter. Then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides for maximum flavor coverage.
- Cut the tortillas: Cut the tortillas into desired shapes such as triangles, strips, or festive holiday shapes using kitchen scissors or a knife.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the shaped tortilla pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap to ensure even baking.
- Bake the crisps: Bake the tortilla pieces in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they become crisp and acquire a light golden color.
- Cool the crisps: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the crisps to cool completely on a wire rack. They will continue to harden as they cool, achieving the perfect crunchy texture.
Notes
- Use fresh tortillas for best crispiness.
- Optional vanilla and nutmeg add extra warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Store finished crisps in an airtight container to keep them crunchy.
- These crisps can be served with dips like cream cheese frosting or chocolate sauce for added indulgence.
- Adjust sugar and cinnamon amounts according to your sweetness and spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla crisp (1/12 of a tortilla)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: cinnamon crisps, holiday snacks, Christmas cookies, cinnamon sugar, baked tortilla crisps, festive treats