Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

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This chewy treat from Alice McVey of Evansville, Indiana is full of goodies like marshmallows, raisins, chocolate chips and sunflower kernels.

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Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 273 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 118 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Chewy Granola Bars in Taste of Home June/July 2004, p61