Cafe-Style Puffed Wheat Squares

Cafe-Style Puffed Wheat Squares

This is the classic puffed wheat square with a spicy twist. It pairs great with coffee and will have everyone coming back for ‘one more piece’!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch pan
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 cups puffed wheat cereal

Directions

Step 1
Butter a 9×13-inch pan.

Step 2
Heat brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly. Bring cocoa mixture to a rolling boil; boil for 1 minute.

Step 3
Remove cocoa mixture from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Fold puffed wheat cereal into cocoa mixture. Pour cereal mixture into prepared pan; press evenly into the pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

Using real butter rather than margarine for this recipe keeps squares softer after storage.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

113
Calories
5g
Fat
18g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 113
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol12mg 4%
Sodium40mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate18g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars9g
Protein1g
Calcium13mg 1%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium46mg 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.

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