How to Make Easy Puffed Wheat Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further than these Easy Puffed Wheat Squares. This classic no-bake treat is a crowd pleaser, perfect for parties, potlucks, or just as a simple snack to enjoy at home. With only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious squares in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups puffed wheat cereal
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 squares

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Pour cereal into a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla; cook until mixture begins to bubble, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and pour over cereal. Stir until cereal is fully coated and transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Press with a greased spatula to flatten and cut into 24 squares. Alternatively, press mixture into two 12-cup muffin tins.
  • Remove from 9x13-inch casserole dish and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares.
  • Nutrition

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg