Butter Crunch Topping
Add an irresistible layer of crunch to your favorite desserts with this simple and versatile Butter Crunch Topping recipe! Made with a rich blend of unsalted butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon, this topping bakes to golden perfection, delivering a delightful combination of buttery crumble and crisp texture. Optional chopped nuts, like pecans or almonds, add an extra dimension of flavor and crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for elevating classics like fruit crumbles, yogurt parfaits, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Plus, it stores beautifully, so you can always have a batch on hand to upgrade any sweet treat! This crunchy topping is destined to become your go-to secret ingredient for making desserts unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 60 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
- 50 grams chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
If using chopped nuts, fold them into the dry mixture for added texture and flavor.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add them to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or clean hands, blend until the mixture becomes crumbly with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
Spread the butter crunch mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. Stir the mixture halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the topping cool completely. The mixture will harden as it cools, creating a crunchy texture.
Once cooled, break the topping into smaller pieces if needed, and use it as desired—for example, on fruit crisps, crumbles, yogurt, or ice cream.
Store any leftover butter crunch topping in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.7 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 636 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.3 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 745 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
