Easy chocolate cornflake cakes to make with kids

Method

• step 1

  Weigh out the ingredients. Put 50g butter, 100g milk or dark chocolate, broken into chunks, and 3 tbsp golden syrup in a saucepan or microwavable bowl. Put 100g cornflakes in another large bowl.

  Little helper job: Older children can weigh the ingredients with supervision. Younger children can help pour the cornflakes into the bowl and break the chocolate into chunks. This is also a great opportunity to talk about where ingredients come from.

• step 2

  Melt the butter, chocolate and golden syrup in a saucepan over a low heat or briefly in the microwave. Allow to cool a little before pouring over the cornflakes.

  Grown-up job: This step is for adults only, as it involves heat. Stir until smooth and glossy, then leave to cool slightly so it is safe to mix.

  Little helper job: Children can watch as the ingredients melt and talk about how solids turn into liquids when heated.

• step 3

  Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cornflakes. Stir the ingredients together gently using a wooden spoon. Spoon the mixture into 12 cupcake cases arranged on a muffin tray or baking sheet. Put in the fridge to set.

  Little helper job: This is the fun part. Children can stir carefully until all the cornflakes are coated, then spoon the mixture into cases. Younger children may need help holding the cases steady. Do not worry about perfection, rustic nests are part of the charm.