No-Bake Maple Bird Seed Cookies

From The Official Vermont Maple Cookbook

These aren't for the birds! And make sure you use Vermont maple syrup!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

48 Servings

Ingredients

3 cups oatmeal
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanut butter, crunchy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Stir the oatmeal, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and raisins together. In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter and syrup until mixed. Add vanilla. Blend with dry ingredients. When cooled, roll mixture into 1 inch balls. Optional: Roll in maple granulated sugar for added sweetness.