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Best Ever Puffed Wheat Square

This Best Ever Puffed Wheat Square is a classic dessert made with whole grain puffed wheat and a sticky sweet caramel sauce.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Canadian, Dessert, North American, snack, Sweet
Keyword Best Ever Puffed Wheat Cake, Best Ever Puffed Wheat Square
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 9 squares
Calories 276kcal
Author Chrissie

Ingredients

  • 6 cups plain puffed wheat cereal (not the sugar-coated variety)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch of sea salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Measure the puffed wheat cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  • Grease a 9-inch by 9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper (if desired).
  • In a medium pan on the stove, over medium-low heat, add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and salt.
  • Using a whisk, gently stir the mixture together as everything melts and comes to a soft boil.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture over the puffed wheat cereal. Stir everything together very well with a spatula.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared pan and place in the fridge for about 1 hour.
  • Slice and serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg