CHEWY NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS

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These chewy granola bars were adapted from recipe #73754 from Kittencal. My changes were to add coconut, dates, and walnuts. I also used butterscotch chips in place of chocolate chips. You'll see that your own options are endless - just substitute the ingredients that your family prefers!

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup dates, chopped or 1/2 cup any dried fruit
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped or 1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon molasses (optional)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butterscotch chips or 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients so they are ready for the hot sugar mixture.
  • In a sauce pan, make sugar mixture. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and optional molasses; bring to a full boil and allow to boil 1 MINUTE. Turn down heat and add peanut butter and vanilla, stirring quickly until smooth.
  • Work quickly - pour the hot sugar mixture over dry ingredients and use two wooden spoons to thoroughly combine ingredients. Stir in chips LAST so they don't melt in the hot mixture.
  • Press mixture very firmly into prepared pan. Keep pressing down until your bars are dense in order to keep them from crumbling later when you cut them.
  • When cool, use a sharp knife to cut into 18 bars (1 cut lengthwise and then 9 cuts across).

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