Chewy Granola Bars

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Chewy Granola Bars

Recipe #20184 | 40 min | 15 min prep | add private note

 

 

By: Manda
Feb 20, 2002

I "borrowed" this recipe from the kitchen at my college because I fell in love with these bars. They are so much better than store-bought, and you can add or subtract ingredients as you wish. They make a perfect on-the-go snack; a much healthier alternative to chips or cookies, especially for kids (Great for lunch boxes!)

16 bars (change servings and units)

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Ingredients

• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4-1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• raisins (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease or spray 9 x 13 pan.

2. 2

   In large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Blend in honey, vanilla and egg.

4. 4

   In separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

5. 5

   Add flour mixture gradually to sugar mixture and beat until combined.

6. 6

   By hand, stir in almonds, chocolate chips and oats until well mixed.

7. 7

   Press mixture firmly in bottom of greased pan, and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until light golden brown.

8. 8

   Cool and cut into squares.

[momofsix317]

This is a recipe my dd and I would enjoy making for the family. Thanks!