Honey Crispies

Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chocolate or multicolored sprinkles

Cooking Directions:

1. Place a sheet of waxed paper on a cookie sheet so cookies won't stick.
2. Combine powdered sugar, honey and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Stir until mixed well. Stir in cereal and raisins.
3. Using hands, shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sprinkles and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Cookies should feel firm when touched. Serve right away or place in tightly covered container and store in refrigerator.

Makes 30 cookies.

Note: Honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the National Honey Board.