Chewiest Granola Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHEWIEST GRANOLA BARS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bar Cookies And Squares

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup Brown sugar
1/2 cup Light corn syrup
1/2 cup Vegetable margarine
2/3 cup Peanut butter
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Sunflower seed
3 cups Quick oats*
1/2 cup Coconut -- grated
1/3 cup Wheat germ
1/2 cup Raisins
1 cup Carob chips
1 Other nuts or dried fruit

*You may substitute 1-1/2 c crisped rice for 1-1/2 c of the oats.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the inside of a glass 9x12
baking dish with light vegetable oil. In a large bowl, combine the
sugar, corn syrup, vegetable margarine, peanut butter and vanilla
extract, and stir well to the consistency of a paste. Stir in
remaining ingredients and work the mixture so that several large
clumps adhere together. Using your fingers, press the mixture into
the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the
preparation turns golden brown. Allow to cool completely before
cutting into bars.

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