Chewy Granola Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine, softened
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 1/4 c. crisp rice cereal
1 c. chocolate chips or raisins
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 c. almonds

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch pan.
In a large bowl, cream brown sugar, sugar and margarine until fluffy.
Add honey, vanilla and egg; mix well.
Gradually blend in flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt at low speed.
By hand, stir in remaining ingredients.
Press firmly in bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until center appears set. Cool; cut into bars.
Wrap in waxed paper for lunch box treats.