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Chewy Granola Bars

Chewy Granola Bars
This chewy treat from Alice McVey of Evansville, Indiana is full of goodies like marshmallows, raisins, chocolate chips and sunflower kernels.
24 ServingsPrep: 5 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

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.
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Nutrition 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.
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