OATMEAL RAISIN BARS

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These bars are so popular with my family that I have to hide them if they're bound for a buffet! I got the recipe from a farm wife with growing boys. I always make plenty, because even this big batch disappears quickly around our house.-Annie Beilers, Leola, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

9-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
5 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped peanuts
1-1/2 pounds marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup peanut butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large saucepan over low heat, cook and stir marshmallow and butter until smooth. Add honey, oil and peanut butter; mix well. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. pans; press firmly and evenly. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.