Description
Christmas Cornflake Crackle is a festive and easy-to-make candy featuring crunchy cornflakes coated in a buttery, brown sugar mixture baked to perfection, then dipped in rich melted semisweet chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 level cups cornflake cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Cereal: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cornflakes evenly across the baking sheet to ensure even coating.
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together, stirring continuously until fully melted and combined. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes to achieve a smooth mixture. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Coat Cornflakes: Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the cornflakes on the baking sheet. Gently stir and mix to coat the cornflakes evenly using a spoon or rubber spatula, then press them together into a rectangle shape to compact the mixture.
- Bake and Press: Bake the coated cornflakes in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, use a spatula or spoon to gently press down the cornflakes around the edges and the center to help them stick together, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cool and Break: Remove from the oven and allow the cornflake mixture to cool completely. Once cooled, break it into chunks suitable for dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the chopped semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in 30-second increments, stirring well between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Set: Dip each cornflake chunk into the melted chocolate, covering it completely. Shake off any excess chocolate and place the dipped pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of salt on top. Let the chocolate set before serving and enjoying your Christmas treat.
Notes
- This recipe is an easy, 5-ingredient festive candy ideal for holiday gatherings.
- Pressing the cornflakes after the first bake helps keep the pieces together and creates a firmer texture.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- If desired, substitute semisweet chocolate with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
