Description
A delightful no-bake treat combining puffed wheat with a rich, chocolaty base, perfect for family gatherings or a simple snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups puffed wheat
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cocoa powder. Stir gently until the mixture melts and reaches a gentle boil for about 1 minute.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the puffed wheat to the pot and mix until every piece is coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down with a spatula.
- Allow to cool for about 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg