Puffed Wheat Squares

5 from 1 vote

Puffed Wheat Squares

Dive into a bite of nostalgia with these No-Bake Puffed Wheat Squares, a Canadian classic that promises a perfect blend of sweet, chewy, and chocolaty goodness in every bite! Whether it’s a casual snack or a special treat, these squares are sure to win your heart!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: no bake puffed wheat squares, puffed wheat squares

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

8 cups puffed wheat cereal
½ cup butter unsalted
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, measure out 8 cups of puffed wheat cereal and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the corn syrup, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for about 2 minutes without stirring.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful as the mixture may bubble up.
Immediately pour the hot syrup over the puffed wheat cereal. Stir with a large spoon until all the puffed wheat is coated with the syrup.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Transfer the puffed wheat mixture to the pan and press down firmly and evenly.
Allow the puffed wheat squares to cool completely at room temperature, about 60 minutes. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

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Notes

Ensure that the puffed wheat is well-coated with the syrup mixture for evenly flavored squares.
Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly squares.
Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
Store the squares in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Customize the recipe by adding in mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit if desired.

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