YFS Whole Grain Chewy Granola Bars

We tested and "tweaked " a new recipe for snack bar last week. Due to staff request, here is the recipe we used.   

Ingredients:  
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine             

2 tablespoons honey or corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg



1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour

1-1/4 cup Crispy rice cereal
2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup craisins or raisins (optional)
1/2 -1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 to 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.  Add honey, vanilla and egg; mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together cinnamon, baking powder, salt and flour.  Add these   dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
3. Stir in oats, cereal and raisins,  chips and nuts as desired. 
4. Press into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
6. Cut into 24 servings. Enjoy!