Crunchy Chocolate Bites

Place the salted butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously.

Wait until the mixture begins to bubble, then remove the saucepan from the heat.

Place the cornflakes in a large bowl and pour the hot mixture over them. Fold gently until evenly coated without crushing the cornflakes.

Spread the cornflake mixture on a lined baking sheet in an even layer to ensure it bakes evenly. Bake on the middle rack using the bake setting at 180°C (356°F) for 10–12 minutes, until set and crisp.

Leave the baked mixture on the baking sheet until completely cool and firm enough to break apart without crumbling.

Gently break the cooled slab into small, irregular bites, keeping their crunchy texture intact.

If coating the bites, melt the chocolate with the oil and stir until smooth and fluid.

Dip as much of each cooled bite as desired into the melted coating, then place on a lined surface until the coating sets.

If desired, sprinkle sea salt over the coating before it sets so it adheres well.

Wait until the bites are fully set, then serve.