Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bars

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Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 cups plain granola
• 1 cup rice cereal (Rice Krispies, etc.)
• 1/2 cup raisins

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.Line two 9×5 loaf pans or one 11×7 inch baking pan (see tip #4 above if you want to use 9×13) with foil or parchment. Lightly butter or spray the foil. Set aside.
2.Combine butter, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted.
3.Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
4.Add the granola, rice cereal and raisins into the saucepan and fold them into the sauce until evenly coated.
5.Spread the mixture into the prepared pans and press firmly with a spatula to evenly fill.
6.Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or until mostly cooled and set; lift out of the pan and cut into bars.