Description
Easy and tasty, these sweet little treats are fun for birthday parties and the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 1 pound (16 ounces) semisweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or other flavour
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate first: Chop up chocolate into 1/2–inch pieces.
- Put 2/3 of the chocolate in a glass bowl. Microwave at medium–high power for 30–second periods, stirring with a rubber spatula in the intervals, until 3/4 of the chocolate is melted, about 1 1/2 minutes (or use a double-boiler).
- Add the remaining chocolate in large handfuls, stirring constantly until the chocolate is all melted and around 88 F when measured with a candy thermometer.
- Line two baking sheets with wax paper. Put the cornflakes in a large bowl and pour half of the melted chocolate over them.
- Using a rubber spatula, quickly fold the cornflakes into the chocolate until they’re evenly coated; add the remaining chocolate and fold gently until all of the cornflakes are generously coated with chocolate. Add in one teaspoon of flavour (I used maple syrup).
- Using a teaspoon, scoop the chocolate-covered cornflakes onto the prepared baking sheet and shape them into free-form clusters with a second teaspoon.
- Place in the fridge for 25 minutes to firm up and solidify.
- Enjoy!