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.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 3

If using chopped nuts, fold them into the dry mixture for added texture and flavor.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Spread the butter crunch mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the topping cool completely. The mixture will harden as it cools, creating a crunchy texture.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Store any leftover butter crunch topping in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	497.1 grams (497.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2383

Total Fat 134.70g	173%
Saturated Fat 60.10g	301%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 250mg	83%
Sodium 636mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 289.30g	105%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 150.60g
Protein 27.90g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 233mg	18%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 745mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.9%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 46.6%