Granola Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. crisp rice cereal
2 c. quick rolled oats
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chocolate bits
1/2 c. nuts (optional)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In large bowl combine cereal, rolled oats, raisins, chocolate bits and nuts.
Set aside.
In small saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla; blend until smooth.
Pour over cereal mixture; mix well.
Press into ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan.
Cool; cut into bars.
Makes approximately 20 bars.