Florentine Cups

Ingredients

2 c honey almond delight brand -cereal
1 c flaked coconut
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 t orange peel
1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 c packed brown sugar
3/8 c butter
1/4 c honey
1 t butter
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 t orange juice

Instructions

Sliced almonds TO PREPARE BASE, preheat oven to 350'F. Grease 32 miniature (1 3/4") muffin cups. In large bowl, combine cereal, coconut, raisins, flour, orange peel, baking powder and cinnamon; mix well and set aside. In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter and honey. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; blend well. Place 1 tablespoon mixture in each prepared muffin cup; press firmly. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown (cups will be soft). Cool in pan 15 minutes. Loosen edges. Invert onto wire racks. Cool completely. TO PREPARE ICING, in small bowl, beat 1 tablespoon butter, powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. With pastry tube, pipe a decorative swirl on top of each cup. Garnish with sliced almonds. Makes 32 cups.