Puffed Wheat Squares

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These chocolaty wheat squares are soft and chewy — they're a traditional Canadian treat!

Submitted by The Schmidts
Updated on July 17, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 squares
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 10 cups puffed wheat cereal

  • 1 cup corn syrup

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Place cereal in a large heat-proof bowl.

  2. Bring corn syrup, white sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla; pour over cereal and stir until very well combined.

  3. Press mixture into the prepared pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 24 squares, at least 1 hour or up to one day.

Cook’s Note

These squares don't set up as quickly as Rice Krispies treats. They can be eaten after one hour, but they will be firmer after a full day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135 Calories
4g Fat
26g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 43mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.