Easy Christmas Cornflake Brittle
This easy Christmas Cornflake Brittle combines crunchy cornflakes, buttery brown sugar caramel, and chocolate for the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat! Add festive sprinkles for a fun Christmas candy everyone will love!
Servings: 6
Calories: 554kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups cornflakes
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ lb chocolate almond bark
- ½ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup green candy melts
- Christmas sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the cornflakes in a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and brown sugar. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil. Let bubble for another 1-2 minutes.
- Immediately pour the butter and brown sugar mixture over the cornflakes. Stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated cornflakes evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until just golden brown.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Spread evenly over the brittle.
- In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the red and green candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted red and green candy melts over the brittle and gently swirl with a knife. Top with Christmas sprinkles if desired.
- Let cool completely, then break into pieces and serve!
Notes
- Baking Sheet: Use a smaller baking sheet for thicker brittle or a larger one for thinner pieces.
- Chocolate: Chocolate almond bark is my favorite, but you can use milk, dark, or white chocolate instead.
- Make It Festive: Change the candy melt colors and sprinkles to fit any holiday or occasion.
- Cooling: Let the brittle cool completely before breaking into pieces. Cooling time is not included in the 30-minute total.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Avoid refrigerating, as the brittle can soften.
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 723IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 4mg
