Chewy Granola Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. margarine or butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. sunflower nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. wheat germ
2 Tbsp. sesame seed
6 oz. pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate or carob chips (if desired)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease 13 x 9-inch pan.
In large bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, margarine and vanilla; blend well.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Press mixture evenly in prepared pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely.
Cut into bars.