Introduction

This Easy Christmas Cornflake Brittle combines crunchy cornflakes with a rich buttery caramel and festive chocolate drizzle. It’s a simple, delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings or as a homemade gift that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

3 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 lb chocolate almond bark
1/2 cup red candy melts
1/2 cup green candy melts
Christmas sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2: Place the cornflakes in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar. Cook for about 2 minutes until the mixture starts to simmer, then let it bubble for another 2 minutes.
Step 4: Pour the hot butter and sugar mixture over the cornflakes and stir gently until all the cereal is evenly coated.
Step 5: Spread the coated cornflakes evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the brittle begins to turn golden brown.
Step 7: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and creamy.
Step 8: Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the warm brittle.
Step 9: Melt the red candy melts in one microwave-safe bowl until smooth, and the green candy melts in another. Drizzle both colors over the brittle.
Step 10: Use a knife to gently swirl the red and green chocolate for a festive pattern. Sprinkle Christmas decorations if desired, then let cool completely.
Step 11: Once set, break the brittle into small pieces and serve.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture before coating the cornflakes.
Swap the candy melts with white chocolate and add colorful sprinkles for a different look.
Use gluten-free cornflakes if needed to make this recipe gluten-free.

Storage

Store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Keep it away from humidity to maintain crispness. If it softens, refresh briefly in a low oven or microwave on low power.

How to Serve

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Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other cereals instead of cornflakes?

Yes, you can substitute cornflakes with crispy rice cereal or bran flakes for a different texture, but the cooking time may vary slightly.

How do I prevent the brittle from sticking to the parchment paper?

Make sure the parchment paper is flat with no wrinkles, and spread the brittle evenly. Let it cool completely before breaking to avoid sticking. Using a silicone baking mat can also help.

Easy Christmas Cornflake Brittle Recipe

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Easy Christmas Cornflake Brittle is a festive, crunchy treat perfect for the holiday season. This no-fuss recipe combines crispy cornflakes coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze, baked to golden perfection, then topped with melted chocolate almond bark and colorful red and green candy melts. Sprinkled with optional Christmas-themed decorations, this brittle is both delicious and visually appealing, making it a perfect holiday gift or party snack.

Author: Ruby
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: About 12 servings 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Base

3 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar

Toppings

1/2 lb chocolate almond bark
1/2 cup red candy melts
1/2 cup green candy melts
Christmas sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside the prepared baking sheet for later use.
Arrange cornflakes: Place 3 cups of cornflakes into a large mixing bowl, ready to be coated with the buttery sugar mixture.
Make sugar glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes until the butter melts, and the mixture comes to a simmer. Allow it to bubble gently for about 2 minutes to develop a rich caramel flavor.
Coat flakes: Immediately pour the hot buttery brown sugar mixture over the cornflakes. Stir gently but thoroughly until all cornflakes are evenly coated with the glaze.
Spread on baking sheet: Transfer the coated cornflakes mixture onto the lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly, ensuring a uniform thickness for consistent baking.
Bake brittle: Bake the coated cornflakes in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the brittle just begins to turn golden brown, indicating crispiness without burning.
Melt almond bark: Meanwhile, place 1/2 lb of chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
Coat brittle with almond bark: Once the brittle is out of the oven and slightly cooled, spread the melted chocolate almond bark evenly over the surface of the brittle.
Melt candy melts: In two separate microwave-safe bowls, melt 1/2 cup of red candy melts and 1/2 cup of green candy melts separately until smooth, heating in short intervals and stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Decorate brittle: Drizzle the melted red and green candy melts over the almond bark-coated brittle. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the colors together for a festive marbled effect. If desired, sprinkle Christmas-themed sprinkles over the top while the candy melts are still warm.
Cool and serve: Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature until the toppings have hardened. Once set, break the brittle into small, bite-sized pieces and serve or package for gifting.

Notes

For best results, spread the cornflake mixture evenly on the baking sheet to ensure even baking.
Be careful not to overbake the brittle as it can become too hard or burnt.
When melting chocolate and candy melts, stir frequently to avoid burning or seizing.
Store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Feel free to customize the sprinkles and candy melt colors for other holidays or occasions.

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