Baked Cinnamon Tortilla Chips (Churro Chips) are super easy to make, take just 15 minutes and 4 ingredients. It’s a kid friendly snack that’s great alone or with various dessert dips.
These are a few of my favorite snacks I prepare for my family: crock pot recipes for parties and chocolate and peanut butter protein balls. They are are always a hit.
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Why this Baked Churro Chip Recipe is a Keeper
I love cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips because they’re a super easy and delicious treat. Easy cinnamon tortilla chips are a great recipe to add to a quick snack stash.
- Quick Cooking Time: Baking tortilla chips is usually quite fast, making them a great option for a quick snack or dessert.
- Customizable Sweetness: You can easily adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar to your preference for these homemade chips.
- Healthier Alternative to Fried: Baking significantly reduces the fat content compared to traditional fried churros or tortilla chips.
- Uses Common Ingredients: The ingredients – tortillas, oil/butter, cinnamon, and sugar – are usually readily available in most kitchens.
- Fun and Engaging: Making these can be a fun activity, especially with kids.
- Perfect for Dipping: Their shape and sturdiness make them ideal for dipping into sweet sauces like chocolate, caramel, fresh fruit, or even creamy dips like cream cheese fruit dip for an unexpected twist.
- Great for Parties and Gatherings: They are a unique and crowd-pleasing snack or dessert option that is easy to serve and enjoy. Double the recipe if you need to.
- Budget-Friendly: Tortillas are generally inexpensive, making this a cost-effective treat.
- Satisfying Sweet Treat: They offer a satisfying sweet fix without being overly heavy or rich.
Will the Cinnamon Chips Crisp Up as they Cool?
Yes, baked cinnamon chips are crispy. Spread the cooked chips onto a baking sheet to cool. The chips will crisp up as they cool. Making sure they’re stored in an airtight bag so they remain as crunchy chip.
Pro Tip to Make Cinnamon Tortilla Chips Dessert
Brushing with Egg White (for a crispier, slightly different texture): Instead of butter, you can lightly brush the tortillas with a whisked egg white before sprinkling with cinnamon sugar. This can create a slightly different, crisper texture.
Ingredient Notes and Variation Suggestions for Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips Recipe
This recipe is so versatile. I like to experiment with flavors by using different ingredients.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Flour Tortillas: Use whatever your favorite brand is, or make your own Homemade Flour Tortillas to create the tortilla pieces.
- Cinnamon: Opt for freshly ground cinnamon or a good-quality ground cinnamon for a more vibrant and aromatic result to make cinnamon chips.
- Vegetable Oil: A little vegetable oil helps the chip fry to a crisp and the delicious cinnamon sugar stick.
- Melted Butter: Feel free to use unsalted butter instead of oil.
- Cardamom: A small amount of ground cardamom can add a unique, aromatic twist.
- Allspice: A pinch of allspice offers a complex, warm flavor.
- Chili Powder (for a sweet and slightly spicy kick): Add a tiny amount of chili powder to the cinnamon sugar. Be cautious, as a little goes a long way.
- Different Sugars: Using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar will result in a slightly caramel-like flavor and a softer, chewier texture.
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Churros Chips
Make cinnamon tortilla chips in 3 steps. These cinnamon toast chips are so good, they quickly became one of my favorite easy dessert recipes. Make the chips and serve with fruit salsa.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Tortillas: Cut each tortillas into 8 wedges using a knife or a pizza cutter. Spread chips wedges in a single layer on the sheet pan and brush with a light coating of vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar together. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of chips. Bake until chips are golden brown and crispy.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
I like to prepare ingredients ahead of time so that I don’t have to do all of the steps at once when I’m making this sweet treat.
- Cut the Tortillas: You can cut the tortillas into your desired shapes a few hours in advance. Use a pizza cutter to cut. Store the cut tortillas in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag at room temperature to prevent them from drying out too much.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. This way, it’s ready to sprinkle when you need it.
How to Store the Easy Dessert Recipe, Reheat and Use Leftover Easy Churro Chips
- Storing: Always store leftover chips in an airtight container so that the chips stay crunchy and fresh.
- Reheating: The great thing about this incredibly easy to make tortilla chip recipe is that you don’t have to reheat them at all.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftover sugar cinnamon tortilla chips with Cannoli Dip, Funfetti Dip or topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Common Questions Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Chips and Reader Interactions About This Recipe
Yes, you can also make baked cinnamon sugar tortilla chips in the air fryer. Set your air fryer to 350°f and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy and golden.
I like to use medium sized tortillas, but you can use any size that you prefer for baked tortilla chips.
Absolutely. Try adding heat or other combinations of spices to this great snack.
If the chips burned you may have left them in for too longs, or the oven was too hot.
I like sweet dips for this recipe, try Caramel Apple Dip or Pumpkin Dip.
Expert Tips for Making Churro Chips Made with Tortillas
- Brown the Butter (Carefully): Gently melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat until it turns a nutty brown and smells fragrant. Be careful not to burn it. Let it cool slightly before brushing onto the tortillas. This adds a rich, caramelized depth of flavor to the cinnamon sugar chips.
- Infuse the Butter: While melting the butter, you can infuse it with a cinnamon stick or a vanilla bean for an extra layer of subtle flavor. Remove the solids before brushing.
- Toast the Cinnamon Sugar: Lightly toast the cinnamon sugar mixture in a dry pan over low heat for a minute or two until fragrant, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn the sugar. Let it cool before sprinkling. This can intensify the aroma and flavor to the cinnamon and sugar tortilla chips..
- Serve With: Serve cinnamon tortilla chips with Fruit Salsa, Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip or Fluffy Chocolate Dip.
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Ingredients
- 8 Tortillas
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each tortillas into 8 wedges.
- Lay wedges on a baking sheet and brush with a light coating of vegetable oil
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar together.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture on top of chips.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until crisp.
Christina’s Notes
- Brown the Butter (Carefully): Gently melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat until it turns a nutty brown and smells fragrant. Be careful not to burn it. Let it cool slightly before brushing onto the tortillas. This adds a rich, caramelized depth of flavor.
- Infuse the Butter: While melting the butter, you can infuse it with a cinnamon stick or a vanilla bean for an extra layer of subtle flavor. Remove the solids before brushing.
- Toast the Cinnamon Sugar: Lightly toast the cinnamon sugar mixture in a dry pan over low heat for a minute or two until fragrant, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn the sugar. Let it cool before sprinkling. This can intensify the aroma and flavor.
- Serve With: Serve cinnamon tortilla chips with Fruit Salsa, Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip or Fluffy Chocolate Dip.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Hubby wanted a late night snack, so I went looking for quick recipes. Found this one and decided to try. Came out great. Will make again.
Glad you liked it! Enjoy.
Hi, did you use flour tortillas?
Yes