Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's delight with this old-school chocolate cracknell recipe. But be warned, it's highly addictive!
This sweet and crunchy no-bake chocolate slice is rich, indulgent, and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth cravings.
It's so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and steps. Plus, you can make it ahead of time, making it an ideal snack for bake sales, parties, or whenever you're in the mood for something sweet and crunchy.
👩🍳 Love no-bake chocolate treats? Try my easy chocolate tiffin recipe next!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Only 6 Ingredients: With just six simple storecupboard ingredients, this cracknell recipe keeps things minimalistic and hassle-free. You don't need to worry about a long shopping list or complicated instructions.
- No-Bake Delight: No need to turn on the oven or worry about complicated baking techniques. This Chocolate Cracknell is a no-bake treat, making it a perfect choice for those hot summer days or when you want a quick and easy dessert without the fuss.
- Frugal Yet Decadent: This recipe proves that you don't need expensive or fancy ingredients to create a truly indulgent treat. The combination of cocoa powder, butter, golden syrup, cornflakes, and chocolate chips creates a frugal yet decadent slice that will impress your taste buds without breaking the bank.
- Easy Preparation: Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is suitable for everyone. The instructions are straightforward, and the steps are easy to follow.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Cornflakes - I like to use 150g of Crunchy Nut Cornflakes for extra texture and taste, but use ordinary Cornflakes or Rice Krispies instead.
Chocolate Chips - for an extra chocolatey taste. You can use milk or dark chocolate chips.
Butter - unsalted butter or block margarine.
Cocoa Powder - a good quality cocoa powder like Green & Black's. Don't use drinking chocolate though!
Golden Syrup - for a sweet caramel taste. Swap for runny honey if you can't get hold of golden syrup.
Salt - a pinch of salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the chocolate and syrup.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Melt the butter, golden syrup, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan on a low heat. Stir often to prevent the mixture from burning.
Two: Stir in the cornflakes and chocolate chips. Mix until every cornflake is coated in chocolate.
Three: Press the mixture into a lined 20cm (8") square can tin.
Four: Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.
💭 Expert tips
- To speed up the setting process, pop the tin in your freezer for half an hour.
- Line the baking tin with baking paper or clingfilm to prevent it from sticking to the tin.
- Make the chocolate cracknell in a round cake tin instead, or spoon into fairy cake cases for chocolate cracknell cakes.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the chocolate cracknell bars for after-school snacks with a glass of milk, at bake sales and parties, or for a quick and easy dessert with vanilla ice cream.
📖 Variations
- Add the zest of half an orange for chocolate orange cracknell.
- Stir in chopped mint chocolate for mint chocolate cracknell.
- For peanut cracknell, mix in 100g of crushed peanuts and replace 15g of golden syrup with peanut butter.
- Stir in leftover chopped chocolates such as Quality Street!
- Drizzle the top with melted chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
🥡 Storage
Store - place the cracknell bars into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 14 days.
Freeze - the chocolate cracknell can be frozen for up to 3 months.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Chocolate cracknell is a sweet and crunchy no-bake treat that's made with cocoa powder, chocolate, butter, cornflakes, and golden syrup. It's a classic treat, that was often served in British school canteens for dessert and has been enjoyed for many generations.
While golden syrup is commonly used, you can substitute it with honey or maple syrup if desired. Keep in mind that the flavour and texture may vary slightly.
When stored in an airtight container, Chocolate Cracknell can last for up to two weeks. However, its irresistible taste often makes it disappear much faster!
Absolutely! Chocolate Cracknell is a versatile treat, and you can customise it by adding chopped nuts, dried fruits to enhance the flavor and texture.
👩🍳More no-bake treats
- No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Chocolate Cornflake Nests
- Chocolate Hedgehog Slice
- Malteser Tiffin
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Recipe
Easy Chocolate Cracknell Recipe
Equipment
- 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
Ingredients
- 150 g Golden Syrup
- 80 g Butter
- 30 g Cocoa Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 150 g Crunchy Nut Cornflakes or just use ordinary cornflakes
- 100 g Chocolate Chips milk or dark
Instructions
- Line a 20cm (8") square baking tin with baking paper or clingfilm.
- Melt the butter, golden syrup, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan on a low heat. Stir often to prevent the mixture from burning.150 g Golden Syrup, 80 g Butter, 30 g Cocoa Powder, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Stir in the cornflakes and chocolate chips. Mix until every cornflake is coated in chocolate.150 g Crunchy Nut Cornflakes, 100 g Chocolate Chips
- Firmly press the mixture into the tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
- To speed up the setting process, pop the tin in your freezer for half an hour.
- Line the baking tin with baking paper or clingfilm to prevent it from sticking to the tin.
- Make the chocolate cracknell in a round cake tin instead, or spoon into fairy cake cases for chocolate cracknell cakes.
- Add the zest of half an orange for chocolate orange cracknell.
- Stir in 100g of chopped mint chocolate for mint chocolate cracknell.
- For peanut cracknell, mix in 100g of crushed peanuts and replace 15g of golden syrup with peanut butter.
- Stir in leftover chopped chocolates such as Quality Street!
- Drizzle the top with melted chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
Lizzie
Just in time for our village craft and farmers market on Sunday. But I will go and make some now for us. Thanks Beth.
Beth Sachs
Enjoy Lizzie!
Lizzie
Oh dear it was so good we ate it all.
2nd lot made for the farmers market.
So simple but delicious.