This is my granddaughter Evelyn’s recipe, created when she was quite young. They are easy to make so the kids can help. The candy can be any size you want, and you don’t need to feel guilty when the kids want more!
EVELYN’S PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL CANDY (Pantry Cooking II)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup quick oats
Cinnamon Sugar
Mix peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. Stir in oats until well mixed. Roll mixture into bite-size balls; roll balls in cinnamon sugar. Chill for 15 minutes. Makes 25 to 30 pieces.
CINNAMON SUGAR (Pantry Cooking; Unlocking Your Pantry’s Potential, page 46)
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Combine cinnamon and sugar thoroughly. Store in a shaker jar. Sprinkle over hot buttered toast.
