Ingredients for Puffed Wheat Squares
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Corn Syrup
- Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- Puffed Wheat Cereal
- Candy Sprinkles
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How to Make Puffed Wheat Squares
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, measure out 6 cups of puffed wheat cereal.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter.
- Add 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, omit for caramel flavor).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Pour the warm syrup mixture over the puffed wheat cereal and stir gently to combine until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle generously with your favorite sprinkles while the mixture is still warm, gently patting them down to ensure they adhere.
- Let the squares cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. This allows them to set properly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
1101g
Fat
146g
Carbs
156g
