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Cornflake Chocolate Brittle

This easy and addicting Cornflake Chocolate Brittle is made with cornflakes, tossed in a caramel mixture, baked until golden, and drizzled with chocolate!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornflake brittle, cornflake chocolate brittle, cornflake crack brittle
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cornflakes
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips , for drizzle
  • flakey seat salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Pour 3 cups cornflakes into a large heat-safe bowl.
    Cornflakes in a bowl
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
    Butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla in a pan
  • Stir for 1-2 minutes until butter is melted, then bring to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and continue cooking while stirring for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
    Caramel mixture in a pan
  • Remove caramel mixture from the heat and immediately pour over the cornflakes.
    Caramel mixture added to a bowl of cornflakes
  • Evenly toss to coat, then spread the mixture in an even layer (a 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Cornflakes coated in caramel on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and caramelized (watch it closely to prevent burning.)
    Overhead view of cornflake brittle on a baking sheet
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
  • Melt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the top followed by a sprinkle of flakey sea salt.
    Chocolate being drizzled over cornflake brittle
  • Let the chocolate set completely before breaking into pieces for serving.
    Overhead view of cornflake chocolate brittle on a baking sheet

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 5mg