Instructions

1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 3 cups of puffed rice cereal, 1 cup of chopped pecans, 1/2 cup of chopped dried cherries, 1/2 cup of unsweetened peanut butter, 1/2 cup of honey, and 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom.
2. Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper to prevent the krispies from sticking.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey and unsweetened peanut butter over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and starts to bubble gently.
4. Once the honey and peanut butter mixture is bubbling, remove it from the heat and quickly stir in the ground cardamom until fully incorporated.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice cereal, chopped pecans, and chopped dried cherries. Mix these dry ingredients together until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the warm peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold the mixture together until all the dry ingredients are well coated.
7. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly with the back of the spatula or your hands to ensure it holds together once set.
8. Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes, or until it is firm enough to cut into squares.
9. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the mixture into 16 squares or rectangles, depending on your preferred serving size.
10. Store the Dried Cherry Pecan and Cardamom Krispies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.