Best Puffed Wheat Candy Recipes

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CHOCOLATE PUFFED WHEAT SQUARE



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This Chocolate Puffed Wheat Square is a classic dessert recipe made with whole grain puffed wheat and a sticky chocolate sauce.

Provided by Chrissie

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 cups plain puffed wheat cereal ((not the sugar-coated variety))
2/3 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
a pinch of sea salt

Steps:

  • Measure the puffed wheat cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  • Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch rectangular 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, cocoa powder, 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 37 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g

PUFFED WHEAT SQUARES



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A traditional Canadian treat! Soft and chewy and chocolaty!

Provided by The Schmidts

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     Canadian Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups puffed wheat cereal
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Place puffed wheat in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside.
  • Bring corn syrup, white sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Remove cocoa mixture from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Pour cocoa mixture over puffed wheat cereal; stir until well combined.
  • Press puffed wheat mixture into prepared pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 36.9 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

PUFFED WHEAT TREATS



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A delicious snack similar in preparation and style to Rice Krispie Squares, but tastes nothing like them. Although, they taste nothing like them.

Provided by Geniale Genie

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 9-12 pan

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
12 cups puffed wheat cereal

Steps:

  • Boil butter, brown sugar, molasses, and corn syrup for 5 minutes.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Prepare puffed wheat in a large bowl. Butter a 12x9 pan.
  • Add boiling syrup to puffed wheat and stir well.
  • Quickly press mix into baking dish and press down with the spoon.
  • Cool, cut, and enjoy!

PUFFED WHEAT CANDY RECIPE



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Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup (250 mL) corn syrup
1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
3 heaping tablespoons (50 mL) cocoa
3 tablespoons (50 mL) butter
8 cups (2 L) puffed wheat

Steps:

  • Heat together in large saucepan corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa and butter. When mixture starts to boil, add 8 cups of puffed wheat. Mix quickly to coat all the wheat. Spread on greased 9- by 13-inch pan. Cool and serve.

CHOCOLATE PUFFED WHEAT SQUARES



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MMMMMM... mom, can we have some more? A deliciously chocolaty square that packs well in little one's lunches.. (big one's too!). Enjoy!

Provided by B. J. Rowlinson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups puffed wheat cereal
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Place puffed wheat in a large bowl, and set aside. Grease one 9x9 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 28.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PUFFED WHEAT BALLS



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"My Grandma Hunt is almost 90 years old," notes Lucile Proctor of Panguitch, Utah. "Whenever she comes over, she makes her famous Puffed Wheat Balls by the dozen. Her 82 grandchildren and 168 great-grandchildren all love them." From Taste of Home 1995

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen balls, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cups puffed wheat cereal
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place cereal in a large bowl; set aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan, bring brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Add butter. Combine evaporated milk and sugar; add to boiling mixture. Cook until candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Pour over cereal and stir to coat. Shape into 2-in. balls. Yield: 2-1/2 to 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 27.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 19.4, Protein 1.3

PUFFED WHEAT SQUARES PEANUT BUTTER OR CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR RECIPE



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Provided by Reneeb

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 c butter
1 c corn syrup
3/4 c Brown sugar
1/4 c peanut butter or cocoa
1 t vanilla
2 t honey
8 c puffed wheat

Steps:

  • Boil at a full rolling boil 2 minutes butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter or sifted cocoa. Add vanilla and honey. Remove from heat and add puffed wheat. Stir to coat puffed wheat. Put into greased 9 x 13 pan. Use buttered fingers to move cake into pan.

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