Cafe-Style Puffed Wheat Squares

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup puffed wheat cereal
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. Combine puffed wheat, maple syrup, and butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, cranberries, and vanilla extract.
4. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 200 per square
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crisp and chewy texture
• Sweet and nutty flavor
• Canadian-inspired ingredients

User Comments:

• "These squares are a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy." - Emily
• "I love the chewy texture and the maple syrup flavor." - Sarah
• "This is a great dessert to make for a crowd." - David

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness.
• If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or corn syrup.
• Let the squares cool completely before cutting to prevent them from crumbling.