Cornflake Crack Brittle Ready In Under 10 Minutes

Ingredients Needed for Cornflake Crack

You only need a few simple ingredients to create this tasty cornflake crack brittle. The great thing is that all of these ingredients are simple to find and won’t break the bank.

Salted Butter: Helps create the caramel, making the texture crispy and chewy. Brown Sugar: Adds a rich sweetness. Light Corn Syrup: Gives the caramel a nice smooth texture and adds sweetness. Cornflakes: The base of the treat that adds a crunchy texture. Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips: Gives a touch of rich chocolatey flavor that perfectly balances the sweetness.

How to Make Cornflake Crack Brittle

Making this yummy cornflake brittle is simple and doesn’t take much time. Make the caramel sauce, pour it over the cornflakes, stir it up, and bake! The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!

Caramel Tips: To ensure the cornflake brittle crack doesn’t turn out grainy or soft, bring the sugar and butter mixture to a full boil before you turn down the heat and set the timer. The sugar needs to reach 300 degrees Fahrenheit (known as the “hard crack stage”) to give it that distinct brittle crack. Sheet Pan Size: I used a ¼ sheet pan, which prevented the brittle from spreading too much. But, you can use a larger sheet pan (½ sheet or a 10 x 15 x 1 jelly roll pan) if you’d like, just be aware that the brittle will likely spread more and be thinner. Sea Salt: If you like, then you can sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top for an extra little punch of flavor! Chocolate: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips to drizzle on top, which balances out the sweetness of the crack, but you can use milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark, peanut butter chips, or leave the chocolate off altogether. Topping: This snack is great for being crushed up and used as a delicious topping for ice cream!

Countertop: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 weeks. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator, as it tends to weep and get soft when kept there. Freezer: You can freeze cornflake crack for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before placing it in an airtight container and freezing. Let it thaw at room temperature for an hour or so before serving.