Puffed Wheat Squares With Marshmallows
Move over Rice Krispie squares, there's a new sheriff in town! These chocolate puffed wheat squares are not only delicious, but they're also incredibly easy to make. They are a heavenly combination of chocolate and puffed wheat, and they are the perfect snack for any foodie.
Ingredients
- 10 cups toasted puffed wheat
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ⅔ cup butter unsalted
- ⅔ cup golden or dark corn syrup
- ¼ to ½ cup dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows divided
- butter for greasing.
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13" baking dish and set aside. Add 10 cups of puffed wheat to a large bowl.
- Combine 1 cup of packed brown sugar, 2/3 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup light corn syrup, and 1/4 - 1/2 cup cocoa powder (1/4 for less intense chocolate and 1/2 cup for more chocolate flavor) in a medium-large heavy bottomed sauce pan.
- Bring the chocolate mixture to a boil over medium-low heat stirring occasionally. Once it reaches a rolling boil, set a timer for 60 seconds.
- After the chocolate has boiled for 60 seconds, immediately remove from heat and pour over puffed wheat.
- Toss the puffed wheat in the chocolate sauce until completely coated, then add in 1 cup of mini marshmallows and toss to combine.
- Pour the chocolatey puffed wheat into the greased baking dish and press down firmly to pack. Use a greased spatula or rub a bit of butter on your hands before pressing to avoid sticking.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows around the top of the puffed wheat and allow them to melt slightly before spreading the marshmallow goo!
- Allow the gooey puffed wheat squares to cool and set up in the baking dish at room temperature for at least 60 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
Batch:
One recipe fills a 9x13" baking dish, and yields as many or as few squares as you'd like.
Storage:
These puffed wheat squares can be kept at room temperature for up to 4 days. If they're not going to last that long, wrap them in plastic wrap and pop them into a freezer-friendly bag or container, they'll keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. To eat frozen squares, remove from freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before enjoying. Freezing puffed wheat squares in individually wrapped portions makes for a great lunch box snack!