Puffed Wheat Squares

These soft, chewy wheat squares made with puffed wheat cereal and cocoa powder are a traditional Canadian treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 10 cups puffed wheat cereal
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Place cereal in a large heat-proof bowl.

Step 2

Bring corn syrup, white sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla; pour over cereal and stir until very well combined.

Step 3

Press mixture into the prepared pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 24 squares, at least 1 hour or up to one day.