Leave it to theBarefoot Contessato fancy up even the most basic of recipes.

What Makes Them Special?

Ina cleverly upgrades this childhood treat in a few easy ways.

This Is Ina Garten’s Favorite Weeknight Dinner

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First, she doesnt use a bag of any old milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Because there are so few ingredients in this recipe, quality chocolate really makes a difference.

Ina goes for the good stuff, and recommends the brands Lindt or Perugina.

Ina Garten English Chocolate Crisps

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If you cant find either of those brands, feel free to substitute chocolate from Ghirardelli or Guittard.

(Dried cherries would work equally well.)

by spooning the cornflake mixture in smaller portions.

Or yourselftheyre extremely easy to eat, too.