Honey Joys
The perfect fun party treat! These honey joys are what child hood memories are made of, sweet, crunchy and easy to make.
Why This Recipe is Great For Busy Parents
- Easy treat, no-fail recipe
- Every-day ingredients you will have in your pantry
- Simple to modify for allergies (Egg, Dairy, Wheat, Gluten, Nuts)
Ingredients you will need
Ingredient Notes and Substitutes
- Butter: This can be substituted for coconut oil (Dairy Free).
- Honey: This can be substituted for maple syrup (Vegan).
- Cornflakes: Choose gluten free cornflakes if you need this honey joy recipe to be gluten free.
- Vanilla extract: This can be left out, but I find the taste is better if you include it.
Honey Joys Step-by-Step
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Honey Joy recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card or video below.
Step one: Preheat your oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
Start by lining a muffin tin with cupcake liners. (I have used reusable silicone liner but you can also use paper cases).
Step two: Melt the honey, butter and sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat
Step three: Let the mixture come to the boil, you will want to boil it for about 3 minutes or until it becomes foamy or frothy.
Step four: Remove from the heat and stir through the vanilla, it will bubble a bit when you do this.
Step five: Add the cornflakes and stir until well combined,
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Step six: Working carefully but quickly, scoop the honey joy mixture into the cupcake liners. I use a cookie scoop for this, but a spoon works just as well.
Step seven: Bake in your oven for 15 minutes.
Cool and enjoy!
Expert Tips & FAQs
Here is how you can make these Honey Joys perfectly every time!
- There is no need to store these in a fridge, keep them in a cool spot in the pantry in an airtight container for up to seven days.
- Be sure to let the honey joys cool completely before enjoying them. They will have the best crunch when they are cooled.
- This recipe can also be made with puffed rice or Rice Bubbles.
Depending on the part of the world Honey Joys may also be known as cornflake crackles, honey cornflake clusters, or honey jumbles.
How To Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby-Led-Weaning
- Because of its very crunch texture this recipe would not be considered suitable for baby led weaning.
- Here are some baby led weaning recipes that would be more suitable for younger members of the family.
Honey Joys
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Ingredients
- 125 g butter
- ¼ cup sugar 55 grams
- 3 tablespoon honey 60 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups corn flakes 250 grams
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
- Start by lining a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Melt the honey, butter and sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat
- Let the mixture come to the boil, you will want to boil it for about 3 minutes or until it becomes foamy or frothy.
- Remove from the heat and stir through the vanilla, it will bubble a bit when you do this
- Add the cornflakes and stir until well combined.
- Working carefully but quickly, scoop the honey joy mixture into the cupcake liners. I use a cookie scoop for this, but a spoon works just as well.
- Bake in your oven for 15 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy.
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Notes
- There is no need to store these in a fridge, keep them in a cool spot in the pantry in an airtight container for up to seven days.
- Be sure to let the honey joys cool completely before enjoying them. They will have the best crunch when they are cooled.
- This recipe can also be made with puffed rice or Rice Bubbles.
- Butter: This can be substituted for coconut oil (Dairy Free).
- Honey: This can be substituted for maple syrup (Vegan).
- Cornflakes: Choose gluten free cornflakes if you need this honey joy recipe to be gluten free.
- Vanilla extract: This can be left out, but I find the taste is better if you include it.
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