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Monday, May 6, 2013

Puffed Wheat Squares

Would you believe that until now, I have NEVER made Puffed Wheat Squares?  Seriously!  I don't really remember my Mom making them when I was a kid (though I am sure she did), but I do remember having puffed wheat squares, and that I loved them.

I was out grocery shopping the other night and happened to be in the cereal aisle (looking for some wheat bran for baking).  I came across some organic puffed wheat, immediately remembered puffed wheat squares, and figured it was time I make some and see if my family likes them.  Here is the recipe that I used:

Puffed Wheat Squares (Source: grouprecipes.com)
Kamut Puffed Wheat Squares | Addicted to Recipes

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 cups organic puffed wheat

Butter a 9 x 13 pan.

In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder and vanilla.  Bring to a slow, rolling boil.

Remove from heat and add in the puffed wheat.  Stir to combine.

Press into the prepared pan.  Cool and cut into squares.

VERDICT:
3 out of 4 in our family liked these.  They were just how I remember them from childhood.  Our oldest wasn't a big fan, but our toddler...look out.  He was screeching for more!  I think he has a bit of a sweet tooth, just like his Mama!

4 comments:

  1. This post brought back so many memories! My mom used to have to hide these from us on top of the fridge lol

    Thanks so much for this!

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  2. I haven't had puff wheat cake for a long long time. It just isn't the same here in the states... I need my Canadian ingredients ... Fry's cocoa and the puff wheat. Thanks for bringing me back down memory lane.

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  3. this is new recipe for me, i will try it soon.
    this good recipe..

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  4. Oh my, puffed wheat brings back so many fond memories of growing up. Will definitely have to make these squares.

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