Puffed Wheat Squares
Puffed wheat squares are the perfect Canadian treat made with cereal, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, corn syrup, and a few other basics. Whip them up quickly and enjoy them all week long.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup + 1 Teaspoon salted butter
- ¾ Cup corn syrup light or dark
- ¾ Cup dark brown sugar
- ⅓ Cup cocoa powder
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- ⅓ Cup semisweet chocolate chips mini
- 1½ Teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 Ounces puffed wheat cereal unsweetened
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13-inch pan by greasing lightly with 1 teaspoon butter.
- Pour the puffed wheat cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine the remaining butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Heat over a medium low heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is melted and combined, then bring to a boil. Boil for 2 or 3 minutes then remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Carefully pour the hot mixture over the puffed cereal in the mixing bowl. Working quickly but gently mix the cereal with the chocolate sauce until all the cereal is coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to lightly press down.
- Sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips.
- Let it cool for an hour or 2 to harden up before cutting and serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Don't overboil: The longer you boil the mixture, the tougher the bars will be. Two to three minutes is plenty.
Choose a large pot: This ensures enough space to let the mixture bubble and boil.
Use fresh puffed wheat: For the best puffed wheat squares, ensure your cereal is fresh. Stale cereal can make the squares taste off and lose their crunch.
Even layer: When pressing the mixture into the pan, aim for an even layer to ensure a consistent thickness and uniform squares when cutting.
Choose a large pot: This ensures enough space to let the mixture bubble and boil.
Use fresh puffed wheat: For the best puffed wheat squares, ensure your cereal is fresh. Stale cereal can make the squares taste off and lose their crunch.
Even layer: When pressing the mixture into the pan, aim for an even layer to ensure a consistent thickness and uniform squares when cutting.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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