posted by Ann 08-02-98 2:42 PM
Chewiest Granola Bars
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 cups crisped rice for 1-1/2 cups 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.