APRICOT-ALMOND ENERGY BARS

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Enjoy these energy bars made with Oatmeal Crisp® Raisin cereal, apricots and almonds - a delicious dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Oatmeal Crisp® Raisin cereal
2/3 cup finely diced dried apricots
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, apricots and almonds; set aside
  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal mixture until coated.
  • Spread cereal mixture in pan. Using sheet of waxed paper, press mixture firmly in pan. Cool 30 minutes.
  • For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

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