Chocolate Puffed Wheat Squares
Comments: A deliciously chocolaty square, ready in 45 minutes, that packs well in little one's lunches.. and big one's too!
Servings: 16 squares
IngredientsPreparation
  • 8 cups [2 L] puffed wheat cereals
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup [75 g] butter or margarine
  • Transfer puffed wheat cereals into a large bowl; set aside.
  • Grease a square 9-inch [23-cm] cake pan.
  • Grease the rim of a medium saucepan to prevent boil-over.
  • Transfer together cocoa powder, corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter or margarine into the saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring often, until mixture comes to a full boil.
  • Allow to boil for 1 minute, and then remove from heat.
  • Pour chocolate mixture all over puffed wheat cereals stirring until evenly coated.
  • Using a buttered spatula, press mixture into prepared pan.
  • Allow to cool completely before cutting into 16 squares.
  • Wrap each square individually into plastic wrap, or store into an airtight container.