Chewy Apricot & Chocolate Cereal Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup Rice Krispies
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup corn syrup
4 ounces white chocolate (or regular)

Preparation

Combine the oats, rice krispies, chopped apricots and nuts (if using) in a mixing bowl.
Put the butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan and heat gently. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Stir the mixture into the dry ingredients until they are well coated.
Press the mixture firmly into a shallow 11 x 7 lined pan. Place in refrigerator to cool. Cut into bars and keep refrigerated.