Description
Christmas Cornflake Crackle is a delightful holiday treat featuring crispy cornflakes coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze, baked to perfection, and then dipped in smooth semisweet chocolate for a festive and crunchy snack. Perfect for sharing at holiday parties or as a sweet gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal Base
- 3 level cups cornflake cereal
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 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 Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Cornflakes: Spread the 3 cups of cornflake cereal evenly over the prepared baking sheet in a single layer for even coating.
- Make Brown Sugar Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar together, stirring continuously until fully melted and combined, then continue stirring for 1-2 minutes to thicken the glaze. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Coat Cornflakes with Glaze: Pour the warm brown sugar glaze over the cornflakes and gently stir to coat them evenly. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to spread the coated cornflakes into a rectangular shape, pressing them together.
- Bake the Coated Cornflakes: Bake the cornflakes for 5 minutes. Then, using a spoon or spatula, gently press the cornflakes together around the edges and center to help them bind. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cool and Break into Chunks: Remove the cornflake mixture from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break it into bite-sized chunks.
- Melt Chocolate: Place 12 oz of chopped semisweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second increments, stirring well between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Set: Dip each cornflake chunk into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Shake off excess chocolate and place the coated pieces back onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of salt on top. Let the chocolate set completely before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve your Christmas Cornflake Crackle immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Press the cornflakes gently but firmly before baking to help them hold together well.
- If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- For a festive touch, add colorful sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate with dark or milk chocolate according to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to keep them crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
