Instructions: One of my favorite holiday recipes, this "No-Bake Gingerbread" was inspired by a recipe over 500 years old that called for saffron, no ginger, and a garnish of gold leaf! My two kids love to help roll the small balls of dough in colored sugar. While most adults find the gingerbread too sweet, kids gobble them up so fast that I dont know exactly how much this recipe makes! . For an attractive holiday presentation, arrange the gingerbread balls on a platter lined with decorative greenery, like bunches of red and green grapes, and garnish with grapevines. Edna.

Put the honey in a 2-quart saucepan and slowly bring it to a boil. Do not leave it unattended or it will boil over!

Skim any scum that rises to the surface. When skimmed, add pepper and cinnamon. Stir for one minute. Remove pot from heat. Add breadcrumbs. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Cool completely.

When cool, roll small bits of dough into 1-inch 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 about 30 1-inch

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