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Stack of puffed wheat squares on a white decorative plate.

Nana's Puffed Wheat Squares

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: puffed wheat squares
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Laureen King
Delicious, ooey, gooey, the best recipe ever for puffed wheat squares.
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 1/4 cups corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder dutch processed is best
  • 14 cups puffed wheat

Instructions

  • Grease 9x13 cake pan with butter.
  • Place puffed wheat in an extra- large bowl.
  • Using a medium saucepan add the butter and heat just until melted.
  • Stir in the corn syrup, sugar and cocoa powder.
  • Bring to a slow boil and let bubble for 1 minute.
  • Pour the syrup mixture over the puffed wheat and gently fold the puffed wheat and syrup together until the puffed wheat is fully coated.
  • Pour into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Lightly press down into the pan.
  • Let cool at room temperature before cutting into squares.

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Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg