Description
A delightful treat combining the crunch of cornflakes with the richness of chocolate, this Cornflake Chocolate Brittle is a simple and satisfying dessert that you can whip up in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornflake Brittle:
- 2 cups cornflake cereal
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cornflake Brittle: Crush cornflakes and spread on the baking sheet.
- Make Syrup Mixture: In a saucepan, cook butter, corn syrup, and sugar until thickened.
- Add Flavors: Stir in vanilla extract and salt, then pour over cornflakes.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm brittle and spread evenly.
- Set and Serve: Let cool, break into pieces, and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with adding nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor.
- Adjust chocolate type to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
