Disneyland-Style Churro Toffee Copycat — Cinnamon Sugar English Toffee at Home

How to Make Disneyland Churro Toffee at Home

Before a magical trip to Disneyland, I’d heard countless times how amazing their churro toffee was. Finally tasting one in person, it was everything they said: crisp, buttery, chocolate-dunked, and coated in warm, nostalgic cinnamon sugar. I loved it so much, but seeing the price tag over $8 made me promise myself this treat didn’t have to be limited to theme parks. Determined, I spent the next weekend experimenting at home. After fine-tuning the sugar-to-butter ratio and perfecting that hard-crack toffee stage, I recreated that Disney magic in my own kitchen. Now, this copycat version is not just a treat, it’s a tradition. Whether I’m gifting it in festive tins, serving it at holiday gatherings, or making a family night extra special, my churro toffee brings that sprinkle of Disney joy to everyday moments.

Q: Can I make churro toffee without a candy thermometer?
A: Yes! You can use the cold water test. Drop a small bit of toffee in cold water. If it cracks and snaps, it’s ready.

Q: How long does homemade churro toffee last?
A: It keeps fresh for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container or 3 months frozen.

Package these toffees in small tins or treat bags with a ribbon. They are perfect for gifting during holidays or family movie nights.

Disneyland-Style Churro Toffee Copycat — Cinnamon Sugar English Toffee at Home

This Disneyland-style churro toffee copycat brings the iconic crispy, buttery hard toffee coated in white chocolate and dusted with cinnamon sugar right into your kitchen. Easy to make and perfect for gifts or gatherings, it delivers nostalgic sweetness without the theme-park price—just pure, crunchy magic in every bite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Chill/Set time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 16

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 260

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Toffee:

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Light corn syrup helps prevent crystallization
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup Almonds chopped and toasted, for added crunch, optional

For the Coating:

• 8 oz White chocolate melting wafers or chips, about 2 cups

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon

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Equipment

• 1 heavy-bottomed saucepan
• 1 Candy thermometer
• 1 large baking sheet (or half-sheet/jelly roll pan)
• Parchment paper
• 1 heat-proof mixing bowl for melting chocolate
• 1 Spatula
• 1 knife
• 1 spoon or tongs for dipping

Method

 

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt until dissolved. Attach candy thermometer.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 285–300 °F (hard-crack stage).
4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Quickly pour toffee onto prepared sheet, spreading thin.
5. Let cool 5 minutes, then score with a knife into ~16 squares. Allow to set 40 minutes.
6. Melt white chocolate in a heat-proof bowl (microwave at 50% power in 20–30s bursts, stirring).
7. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish.
8. Dip each toffee piece in melted white chocolate using tongs or a spoon, letting excess drip off.
9. While chocolate is still wet, coat with cinnamon sugar.
10. Place back on parchment and let set completely (~20 minutes).
11. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

• Nuts? Optional toasted almonds add crunch—omit or substitute as needed.
• Sweetener sub: White chocolate is key here; dark/milk chocolate changes the flavor profile.
• Storage: Keeps 2–3 weeks at room temp or up to 3 months frozen.