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Honey Joys are crunchy and sweet little snacks that have become part of our Australian culture for decades. With the goodness of Corn Flakes, honey, butter and sugar, they couldn’t be easier to make!
Honey Joys are asimple and budget-friendlytreat that are a must-have at anyAustralian kid’s party!
Add a batch ofYoyosto the sweet menu, andmini bacon and egg quichesandhomemade sausage rollsfor a savoury twist!
These yummy party food recipes areideal for little fingers and are always a hit.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
These are a little taste of childhood for many adults and are popular with all ages.
“Definitely a must make! Honey Joys are super delicious but if you make them with this recipe they are 10x better!”
- Just four ingredients– Corn Flakes, honey, butter and sugar.
- Quick and easy– There is very little preparation involved, and simple, pantry ingredients.
- Great as a lunchbox treat– If there are any leftover Honey Joys, theyare a welcome addition to any lunchboxand are alwayshappily eaten!
- You can dress them up!– Add some100s and 1000sto make them into “Fairy Honey Joys”.100s and 1000s aretiny little multicoloured balls of confectionery, and are also known asSprinkles orJimmiesdepending on where you live!
What You Need
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients, quantities and full detailed method.
- Corn Flakes– This is a breakfast cereal, made from crispy, golden flakes of sun-ripened corn. Made by Kellogg’s, it is available worldwide!
- Honey- Thehoney will impart its distinct flavour as well as its sweetness, so choose a variety that you enjoy the taste of!This original recipe,using honey, is by far the best, but if you havedietary restrictionsto cater for, there arevegan recipesthatsubstitute it with rice malt syrup.
- Butter– Either salted or unsalted butter will be suitable in this recipe.
- Caster Sugar– Known as superfine sugar in some parts of the world, this is an essential part of the glaze. Don't reduce or omit the sugar as the glaze will not harden after baking without it!
How To Make Honey Joys
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients, quantities and full detailed method
Make The Glaze
Combine the butter, sugar and honey in alarge microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on50% power for 3-4 minutes, to mostly dissolve the sugar into the melted butter.
Add The Corn Flakes
Gently stir the Corn Flakesinto the glaze to coat them.
Spoon Into Cases And Bake
Spoon the mixture intomuffin holes lined with paper cases, filling them to⅔ capacity.
Bake in the preheated oven for10 minutes.
The Honey Joys will only have avery slightly darker colour;they should not be brown.
Cool On A Wire Rack
Let the Honey Joyscool completelyon a wire rack.
Although it is tempting, don’t crunch into one too early! Theglaze can remain hotfor quite a while, even if the surface is cool to the touch.
Expert Tips And FAQ
Is there a substitute for Corn Flakes?
Corn Flakes are an essential ingredientin Honey Joys, so if you have dietary restrictions to consider with regard to corn, myChocolate Crackleswould be a better option.
Why do I need sugar if I’m using honey?
Thesugar in this recipe is an essential part of the glaze that holds the Honey Joys togetheronce they have been baked.The recipe will not work without sugar.
Do I have to use paper cases?
Yes, this isessential to the successof the Honey Joys. The glaze is very sticky and no matter how well you grease the muffin tins,they will stick unless the mixture is contained in a paper case.
Can I make Honey Joys ahead of time?
Yes, you canmake them ahead of timeas long as you store them appropriately.
What’s the best way to store Honey Joys?
Honey Joys need to bestored in an airtight containerin the fridge so that they retain their crunch; and can be keptfor up to 1 week.
Can Honey Joys be stored at room temperature?
Honey Joyshold their shape and crunchbetter whenstored in the fridge, but you can store them atroom temperature if the weather is cool.
Can Honey Joys be frozen?
Honey Joys arenot suitable to freeze.
More Party Food Recipes
If you're hosting a party soon, there are a few easy, fun and kid-approved recipes on my website that I can highly recommend!
- Tiny Teddy Racing Cars - cute little "cars" made using Milky Way chocolate bars, Smarties and Arnott's Tiny Teddies. They are so quick and easy and they can even be a fun party activity!
- Tic Toc Tea Cup Biscuits - gorgeous little tea cups; made using Arnott's Tic Toc biscuits, marshmallows, Allen's freckles (bite-size milk chocolate pieces sprinkled with 100s and 1000s) and Life Savers (flavoured candy-with-a-hole); are a sweet treat that no-one can resist.
- Homemade Mini Jam Tarts - these tiny tarts with their sweet jam filling (make a variety of colours with different flavours!) and buttery melt-in-your-mouth pastry will make a colourful and delicious finger food option.
- Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Nuggets - a simple snack that you can freeze and reheat, this universally loved finger food is a guaranteed winner at kids' parties.
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Honey Joys
Honey Joys are crunchy and sweet little morsels that have been part of Australian culture for decades. With the goodness of Corn Flakes, honey, butter and sugar, they couldn’t be easier to make!
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Course: kids recipes, party food
Cuisine: kids party food
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 24 serves
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile
Ingredients
- 90 g butter
- 80 g caster sugar (⅓ cup) (See notes)
- 1 tbs honey
- 100 g Corn Flakes (4 cups)
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
Conventional Method
Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line 2 x 12-hole muffin tins with paper cases and set aside until needed.
To make the glaze, combine the butter, sugar and honey in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Melt on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the butter is melted and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Gently stir the Corn Flakesinto the glaze until they’re nicely coated.
Spoon the mixture intothe prepared muffin tins, filling each paper case to⅔ capacity. (See notes)
Bake in the preheated oven for10 minutes.The Honey Joys will have avery slightly darker colour;they are not meant to be brown.
Leave the Honey Joys to cool in the tins for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. (See notes)
Thermomix Method
Preheat oven to 150 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line 2 x 12-hole muffin tins with paper cases and set aside until needed.
Place the butter, sugar and honey into the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3 minutes, 90 degrees, Speed 2.
Add the Corn Flakes and mix for 10 seconds, REVERSE, Speed 2, using the spatula (through the measuring cup hole) to aid mixing.
Spoon the mixture intothe prepared muffin tins, filling each paper case to⅔ capacity. (See notes)
Bake in the preheated oven for10 minutes.The Honey Joys will have avery slightly darker colour;they are not meant to be brown.
Leave the Honey Joys to cool in the tins for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. (See notes)
Notes
Ingredients Information
Butter - Either salted or unsalted butter will be suitable in this recipe.
Sugar - The sugar in this recipe is the part of the glaze that holds the Honey Joys together once they are baked. Don't be tempted to reduce or omit it!
Honey - Thehoney will impart its distinct flavour as well as its sweetness, so choose a variety that you enjoy the taste of!
Corn Flakes - These are an essential ingredient in Honey Joys, so if you have dietary restrictions to consider with regard to corn, my Chocolate Crackles would be a better option.
Recipe Notes And Tips
Lining the muffin tins with paper cases or liners is essential to the success of the Honey Joys. The glaze is very sticky and no matter how well you grease the muffin tins, they will stick unless the mixture is contained in a paper case.
If desired, you can add some 100s and 1000s (sprinkles) to the Honey Joys before baking them!
Honey Joys hold their shape and crunch better when stored in the fridge, but you can store them at room temperature if the weather is cool.
Honey Joys are not suitable to freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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Thelio51
Hello, I am baking them now but hade to find the conversion for temp.which is 150°C=300°F
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Stella
Definetly a must make! Honey Joys are super delicious but if you make it with this recipe they are 10x better!Reply
Lucy
Thank you so much Stella!
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Emma
So yummy and easy to make!!! Turned out perfect
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Lucy
That's fantastic!
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Kellie
So delicious. My daughter was counting down the minutes until they came out of the oven! 5 stars.Reply
Lucy
That's so great!
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