Homemade Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• Light Corn Syrup
• Butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Quick Cooking Rolled Oats
• Coconut
• Sunflower Seeds
• Raisins
• Wheat Germ
• Sesame Seeds
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

How to Make Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, softened margarine, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
4. Add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
5. Stir in the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruit (and chocolate chips, if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
6. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let the granola bars cool completely in the pan before cutting. This will help them firm up.
9. Once cooled, cut into bars and enjoy!