Chocolate Puffed-Wheat Squares

I used to make a batch of these every two days for my cafe. They were extremely popular and always sold out. A delicious and light chocolate square that packs well in lunches. I like to make for Halloween treats by simply scattering Reese's pieces over the top and pushing into top of square while still warm in pan. Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup corn syrup
• ⅓ cup butter
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 12 cups puffed wheat cereal
• 10 marshmallows

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a large bowl and a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Place cereal in the prepared bowl.

Step 3

Combine marshmallows, brown sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and butter in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth and bubbling. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until evenly coated. Press cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish and cool for 10 minutes. Turn cereal mixture onto a work surface and cut into 12 or 24 squares using a serrated knife. Individually wrap squares in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.