Care Bear's Peanut Butter Balls

• granola cereal1 cup

  (any kind you like)

• powdered milk↗1 cup

  (a 1-qt pouch equals one cup)

• brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup

  (packed)

• raisins↗1⁄2 cup

  (optional)

• peanut butter↗1

  (16 ounce) jar (chunky or smooth)

• Any or all of the following

  (for rolling the balls)

• sesame seeds, mini-chocolate chips, shredded coconut, roasted sunflower seeds↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix granola, powdered milk, brown sugar and raisins (if using) until well-combined. Mixture should be white and chunky.

2. 2

   Stir in peanut butter, mix well. This must be done by hand - using a wooden spoon will make it easier to combine.

3. 3

   Once the ingredients are well incorporated, refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour. Otherwise it will be too sticky to roll.

4. 4

   After at least an hour, roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls (approx 1 tblsp.). Roll in one or more of the following: sesame seeds, mini-chocolate chips, shredded coconut or roasted sunflower seeds.

5. 5

   Place balls on a cookie sheet in the refrigerator to firm up for at least 4-6 hours. After that you can store them in an airtight container (in the fridge.) These will keep for weeks (if they last that long!).