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Chewy Granola Bars

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
  • 1 1/4 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or other nuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins
  • 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ

Preparation:

Grease a microwave baking dish about 12- X 8-inches. In large bowl, cream sugars with buter until light. Beat in honey, vanilla, and egg; blend well. Gradually blend in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, beating at low speed of electric mixer. Fold in remaining ingredients with a spoon; press firmly into the prepared baking dish.

Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Rotate dish 1/2 turn every 3 minutes. The granola bars will firm up as they cool. Cool and cut into bars.
Makes about 18 to 24, depending on size.

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