Chewy Granola Bars

By lgove

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!)

Ingredients

• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4-1/2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup 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)

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

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

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

3 Blend in honey, vanilla and egg.

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

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

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

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

8 Cool and cut into squares.