Chewy Granola Bars

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins or semisweet chocolate chips, optional

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the
honey, vanilla and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and
salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cereal and nuts and raisins
or chocolate chips if desired. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in.
baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the top is lightly

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browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Yield: 2 dozen.

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