Chewy Puffed Wheat Squares

• cups margarine↗1 1⁄2
• cups brown sugar↗3
• teaspoons salt↗1 1⁄2
• cups corn syrup↗2 1⁄4
• tablespoons cocoa powder↗6
• cups puffed wheat cereal16
• tablespoon vanilla (optional)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Butter two 9 x 13 inch pans.

2. 2

   Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, cocoa powder.

4. 4

   Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute, still stirring.

5. 5

   Remove from heat. Add vanilla if desired, then stir in cereal.

6. 6

   Pour into prepared pan and press down evenly. Cut into squares when cool.