Easy Honey Joys

honey joys in colourful paper cases, on a white plate.

5 from 3 votes

These deliciously crunchy honey joys (honey crackles) are a classic Australian treat! Made with crunchy Corn Flakes, honey and butter, this super simple recipe is a staple for birthdays, parties and lunchboxes. And they only take 10 minutes to prepare!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Cooling Time1

Total Time20

Course: party food, Snack

Cuisine: Australian

Servings:

Calories: 108kcal

Author: Andrea Geddes

Ingredients

4 cups Corn Flakes 150 grams
80 grams salted butter
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup caster sugar

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 150°C/302 F. Line a 12-hole cupcake tray with paper cupcake cases.
Place the Corn Flakes in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Place the butter, honey and sugar in a small saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring if needed.
Continue to heat until the mixture has completely melted and starts to boil. Continue to gently boil until the mixture becomes frothy/foamy.
Working quickly, carefully pour the hot honey mixture over the Corn Flakes and stir until completely combined.
Spoon the Corn Flake mixture into the paper cases, dividing the mixture evenly to make 12 honey joys.
Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden.
The honey joys will be soft and crumbly when removed from the oven. Carefully place them onto a wire rack to cool completely and store in an airtight container if not eating immediately.

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Notes

Boil the honey mixture until foamy/frothy. This helps to dissolve the sugar and bind the honey joys.
Use fresh Corn Flakes rather than a previously opened bag, for maximum crunch and texture.
Work quickly – once the honey mixture becomes foamy, pour it over the Corn Flakes immediately. Don’t let the mixture cool or it is harder to stir.
Measure the ingredients accurately, for best results. Too many Corn Flakes will make them fall apart. As will too little sugar.
They need to cool completely before eating. When removed from the oven, honey joys are not set and will fall apart. The honey mixture will set as it cools, holding everything together.
Save dishes by mixing the Corn Flakes directly into the saucepan containing the melted honey mixture, if preferred.
Be careful, the honey mixture is extremely hot and sticky when it is ready. Take care pouring it over the Corn Flakes.
Don’t overcook them – 10 minutes in a 150 C oven is all they need. They should be lightly golden, but not browned.
This recipe makes 12 serves of honey joys. But it can be easily multiplied to make a double or even triple batch for parties.
Storage; Honey joys are best eaten fresh in the first 1-2 days, but will keep for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in a cool pantry. Or, keep them in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Please note that the nutrition information is based on the mixture being divided into 12, with one honey joy being one serve. The nutritional information is an estimate only and does not take into account any additional toppings or sides served with the cookies.
This recipe is made using Australian cups and spoon measurements. Any reference to cups or spoons in this recipe is in Australian metric. Due to cup sizes varying from country to country, I advise adjusting if necessary.

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