My grandmother used to make me Puffed Wheat Squares. Little bits of fluff bound together with gooey chocolate taffy wrapped in plastic wrap until I was ready for it. The removal of wheat from the diet kinda removed the key ingredient in that favored treat. A few quick switches and VOILA! The tradition is now in MY sons’ lunch boxes with their glee!
Chocolate Puffed Rice Squares
Recipe Type: Gluten Free, Kids Food
Cuisine: American
Author:
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 16
Chocolate Puffed Rice Squares
Ingredients
- 8 cups puffed wheat cereal
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
Instructions
- Place puffed wheat in a large bowl, and set aside. Grease one 9×9 inch pan.
- Grease the rim of a medium saucepan to prevent boil-over. Place the cocoa powder, corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter or margarine in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until mixture comes to a full boil. Allow to boil for 1 minute, and then remove from heat.
- Pour chocolate mixture over puffed wheat, and stir until puffed wheat is evenly coated. Using a buttered spatula, press mixture into the prepared pan. Allow to cool, then cut as desired.
- Wrap squares individually, or store in an airtight container.