How to Make Cafe-Style Puffed Wheat Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of delicious and easy-to-make treats that remind you of a cozy visit to a charming cafe? Look no further than this recipe for Cafe-Style Puffed Wheat Squares! These delightful squares are a nostalgic treat that many of us remember from our childhood. Whether you enjoyed them at a local coffee shop or your grandma's kitchen, there's no denying the nostalgic appeal of these sweet and crunchy treats.

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can recreate...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 cups puffed wheat cereal

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Butter a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Heat brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly. Bring cocoa mixture to a rolling boil; boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove cocoa mixture from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Fold puffed wheat cereal into cocoa mixture. Pour cereal mixture into prepared pan; press evenly into the pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    113 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 46mg