Chewy Granola Bars

By tlshinnick

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 cups miniature chocolate chips (or other items)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.

2. In large mixing bowl combine oats, flour, baking soda, and brown sugar.

3. In another bowl mix butter, honey, and vanilla and then add to the dry mixture. Combine.

4. Add the chocolate chips or other items and mix well.

5. Press into prepared pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes and then cut into bars.

6. Let cool completely in pan before removing or serving.