Puffed Wheat Squares

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

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.

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

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