Chocolate Nougat Cornflake Bars
Crispy cereal and coconut bound with marshmallow and butter, topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate. A no-bake bar with nutty crunch and chewy nougat center. Quick assembly and one-hour chill time make these ideal for potlucks or simple homemade treats.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter or margarinecoconut oil1:1vegandairy-free
neutral flavor
- ½ pound marshmallows
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅝ cup shredded or flaked coconut
- ⅓ cup nuts, chopped
- 3 ½ cups cornflakes, whole wheat flakes, bran flakes or oven-toasted rice cereal
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate bits, melteddark chocolate chips1:1vegan if dairy-free
higher cocoa content
Instructions
- 1
Combine butter or margarine, marshmallows, and salt in top of a double boiler and melt over boiling water, stirring as needed until smooth.
- 2
Combine coconut, nuts, and cereal in a large bowl.
- 3
Blend marshmallow mixture into cereal, stirring to coat evenly.
- 4
Press into a 9-inch square pan.
- 5
Spread melted chocolate evenly over top.
- 6
Chill for 1 hour.
- 7
Cut into bars.
Tips
Stir marshmallow mixture constantly to prevent sticking and ensure even melting.
Work quickly after adding marshmallow mixture to cereal before it cools and hardens.
Use parchment paper in the pan for easy removal and cutting.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days, or refrigerated up to 1 week.
Assemble through chocolate topping the day before; chill overnight. Cut when ready to serve.
Cut into 1-inch squares. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Common Mistakes
Do not overmix marshmallow into cereal or bars will be dense rather than airy.
Do not skip the double boiler; direct heat will scorch marshmallows.
Do not chill less than 1 hour or chocolate will not set properly for clean cutting.