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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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Arrange cornflakes: Place 3 cups of cornflakes into a large mixing bowl, ready to be coated with the buttery sugar mixture.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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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