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Classic Puffed Wheat Squares

A nostalgic, no bake Canadian treat made with crispy puffed wheat cereal and a rich chocolate syrup.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Canadian· August 25, 2026
Classic Puffed Wheat Squares
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Total
1 hour
Serves
12

If you grew up on the Canadian prairies, these squares are likely a big part of your childhood. They are chewy, sweet, and incredibly easy to pull together without ever turning on your oven.

The secret to getting the texture just right is in how long you boil the syrup. You want it to reach that perfect stage so the squares stay chewy instead of becoming too crunchy or falling apart.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 cups puffed wheat cereal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with a little butter or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cocoa powder over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Add the puffed wheat cereal to the pot and gently fold it into the chocolate syrup until every piece is well coated.

  6. 6

    Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and press it down firmly with a greased spatula or the back of a spoon.

  7. 7

    Allow the squares to cool completely at room temperature before cutting them into bars.

💡 Tips

Store these squares in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to a week. You can also keep them in the fridge if you prefer a firmer, colder treat. Make sure to pack the mixture tightly into the pan to ensure your squares stay together when sliced.

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