Description
Christmas Cornflake Crackle is a delightful holiday treat featuring crunchy cornflakes coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze and dipped in rich semisweet chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe combines sweet and salty flavors with a perfect crispy texture, making it a festive snack or dessert to enjoy during Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
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Cornflake Mixture
- 3 level cups cornflake cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 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 the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out the cornflakes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring continuously until fully melted. Continue to stir for 1-2 minutes after melting. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Coat Cornflakes: Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the cornflakes. Gently stir to coat all the cornflakes evenly. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, spread the coated cornflakes into a rectangle shape and press the cereal together firmly.
- Bake First Time: Bake the cornflakes in the oven for 5 minutes. Then, use a spoon or spatula to gently press the cornflakes together around the edges and the center to ensure they hold together well.
- Bake Second Time: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake the cornflakes for another 5 minutes to solidify the crackle.
- Cool and Break: Remove from the oven and let the cornflakes cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cool, break the cornflake slab into chunks of desired size.
- Melt Chocolate: Place chopped semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Cornflake Chunks: Dip each cornflake chunk into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully covered. Shake off any excess chocolate, then place the chocolate-covered pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of salt on top for an added flavor contrast once the chocolate is still wet.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has set, the Christmas Cornflake Crackle is ready to serve. Enjoy this festive and crunchy treat!
Notes
- Ensure the cornflakes are fully coated with the butter and sugar mixture to achieve the perfect crackle texture.
- You can use dark or milk chocolate instead of semisweet for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, press the cornflakes firmly before baking and allow extra cooling time before breaking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain crispness.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt on the chocolate adds a delicious sweet and salty contrast but can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
