Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows; 2/3 cup chunky peanut butter; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup corn syrup; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup crisp rice cereal; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup sunflower kernels; 1/2 cup chopped peanuts; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

This chewy treat from Alice McVey of Evansville, Indiana is full of goodies like marshmallows, raisins, chocolate chips and sunflower kernels.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 273 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

This chewy treat from Alice McVey of Evansville, Indiana is full of goodies like marshmallows, raisins, chocolate chips and sunflower kernels.

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