One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares Recipe

This ridiculously easy recipe from a vintage 4-H cookbook is a nostalgic treat! Memorize it in seconds – it's all equal parts! Enjoy these incredibly delicious and surprisingly simple puffed wheat squares. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 192.6 kcal

Protein 2g

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One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares

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Ingredients for One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares

White Sugar
1 cup margarine
Corn Syrup
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Puffed Wheat Cereal

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How to Make One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup margarine, 1 cup light corn syrup, and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to boil until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (235-240°F on a candy thermometer).
Remove from heat and immediately pour the hot mixture over 3 cups of puffed wheat cereal in a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour the puffed wheat mixture into the prepared pan and press down evenly to create an even layer.
Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Easy Cookies And Brownies Bar Cookies Dietary Low In Something Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares?

One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares?

One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares has approximately 192.6 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares?

The key ingredients for One Cup One Cup One Cup Puffed Wheat Squares are White Sugar, Margarine, Corn Syrup, Cocoa, Puffed Wheat Cereal. See the full list with measurements above.