Recipe for cooking no-bake gingerbread balls

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No-Bake Gingerbread Balls

1 c. honey
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 3/4 c. unflavored breadcrumbs
1 tsp. cinnamon powder
Red- and green-colored sugars for garnish
Whole cloves

Put the honey into a 2-qt. saucepan and slowly bring it to a boil. Do not leave it unattended or it will boil over. Skim any residue that rises to the surface. When skimmed, add pepper and cinnamon. Stir for one min.. Remove pot from heat. Add breadcrumbs. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Cool completely.

When cool, roll sm. bits of dough into 1-in. balls with your hands. Roll the balls in colored sugar until the entire surface is coated. Repeat until all the dough is used. Store the gingerbread in an airtight container. Include a few whole cloves in the container for additional flavor. "No-Bake Gingerbread" is best when fresh, but will keep for several weeks.

Makes approximately about 30 (1-in.) balls.