Cafe-Style Puffed Wheat Squares

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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'!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 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

  1. Butter a 9x13-inch pan.

  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.

  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.

53 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

113 Calories
5g Fat
18g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 113
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 46mg 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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