Description
Christmas Cornflake Crackle is a delightful holiday treat featuring crunchy cornflakes coated in a buttery brown sugar mixture, baked to perfection, and finished with a rich semisweet chocolate dip. Perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 3 level cups cornflake cereal
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Cornflakes: Spread out the 3 cups of cornflake cereal evenly on the prepared baking sheet to form a single layer.
- Make the Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, stirring continuously. Once melted, keep stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Coat Cornflakes: Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture over the cornflakes. Gently stir to coat all the flakes evenly. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, spread the mixture and cornflakes into a rectangle shape on the baking sheet, pressing the cereal together to help it bind.
- First Bake: Bake the coated cornflakes in the oven for 5 minutes to help set the mixture.
- Press and Second Bake: Remove from oven and gently press the cornflakes together around the edges and center using a spoon or spatula to compact the mixture. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Cool and Break: Allow the cornflake mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break into chunks of your preferred size.
- Melt Chocolate: Place 12 ounces of chopped semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth and completely melted.
- Dip and Set: Dip each cornflake chunk into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of salt on top while the chocolate is still wet. Let the chocolate set completely before serving. Enjoy your festive crackle!
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle colored sugar or holiday-themed sprinkles over the chocolate before it sets.
- Use gluten-free cornflakes if you need this treat to be gluten free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- If you prefer, substitute semisweet chocolate with milk or dark chocolate based on your taste preference.
- Be careful not to overbake the cornflakes to avoid burning the sugar coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
