Chewy Puffed Wheat Treats

Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for this recipe.

Next, take a 9x13-inch baking dish and coat it generously with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

In a spacious, heat-resistant container, pour the entire box of cereal in one go.

Combine corn syrup, granulated sugar, melted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches its boiling point.

Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat source and add a few drops of vanilla extract. Pour the hot mixture over the cereal in the bowl, stirring vigorously until everything is thoroughly incorporated.

Using your hands or a spatula, press the cereal mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish. Allow it to cool down completely before cutting it into 24 equal-sized pieces, with a minimum waiting time of one hour or up to a full day.