Description

These Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps are light, crunchy, and impossibly snackable like a churro and a sugar cookie had a festive little baby. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in minutes, they’re the perfect last-minute treat for cozy movie nights, cookie platters, or setting out for Santa with a glass of milk.

Ingredients

Scale

6 large flour tortillas (or puff pastry sheets for an extra flaky version)
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Optional: a pinch of nutmeg
Optional: holiday sprinkles
Optional: melted chocolate for drizzling
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) until evenly combined.
Slice each tortilla into wedges, like a pizza, or use festive cookie cutters to punch out stars, trees, or snowflakes.
Brush each tortilla piece lightly with melted butter on both sides, making sure the surface is coated but not soaked.
Dip each buttered piece into the cinnamon sugar or sprinkle generously on both sides, pressing lightly so it sticks.
Arrange the coated pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each one.
Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until golden and crisp around the edges. Keep a close eye on them, as tortillas can brown quickly.
Remove from the oven and let the crisps cool on the pan for about 5 minutes to fully crisp up.
Once cooled slightly, decorate with holiday sprinkles, drizzle with melted chocolate, or dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For an extra flaky version, use puff pastry cut into shapes, brush with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake according to package directions until puffed and golden.
Sweetness is flexible—add or reduce sugar to taste, or swap in brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
These are best the day they’re made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
If using puff pastry, expect a slightly longer bake time (usually 12–18 minutes depending on thickness).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Holiday

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of the batch)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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