Description
Christmas Cornflake Crackle is a festive and delicious candy featuring crunchy cornflakes coated in a buttery, brown sugar glaze, baked to crispy perfection, and then dipped in rich semisweet chocolate for a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 level cups cornflake cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 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 and make cleanup easier.
- Spread Cornflakes: Evenly spread the cornflake cereal over the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even coating and baking.
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together, stirring continuously until fully melted and combined. Continue stirring for 1 to 2 minutes to slightly caramelize the mixture, then remove from heat.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt into the melted butter and sugar mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Coat Cornflakes: Pour the butter-sugar mixture over the cornflakes on the baking sheet and gently stir to coat them evenly. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to spread the coated cornflakes into a rectangular shape, pressing the cereal together to help it bind.
- Bake and Press: Bake the coated cornflakes for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently press the cornflakes together around the edges and center with a spoon or spatula to compact the mixture, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cool and Break: Let the baked cornflake mixture cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it into chunks to prepare for chocolate dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped semisweet chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring well between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Cornflake Chunks: Dip each cornflake chunk into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is completely covered. Shake off any excess chocolate and place the coated pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of salt on top of each piece for added flavor before serving and enjoying your festive Christmas Cornflake Crackle.
Notes
- This recipe uses only five main ingredients, making it a simple and easy festive candy to prepare.
- Pressing the cornflakes before the second bake helps bind the mixture together for better chunks.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- If you prefer a glossy chocolate coating, temper the chocolate before dipping.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate with milk or dark chocolate based on personal preference.
- Store the finished candy in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
