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Chewy Granola Bars

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) package 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 flaked 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

  1. 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.
  2. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Footnotes

  • Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by quinta   view full review
This is the best so far! I have made 6 batches in just 4 days, my family loves them! thanks
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by Smitch56 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are my favorite granola bars on all of allrecipes. They're versatile and delicious. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by ~MOMMY~   view full review
I did not care for this mixture of flavors at all. Sorry!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by Bridge   view full review
Easy recipe, but very sweet. Kids loved it. I will try to make with less marshmellows next time
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2012 by babs2574   view full review
These are quite good. Very easy to make. Difference in what I made was I used butterscotch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by Avary Rollins   view full review
These are great, beside the basic ingredients i uesd pecans, walnuts and extra rice cereal,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by mom23becks   view full review
So yummy and so easy to adapt. We didn't have any corn syrup so substituted agave instead. We...

 

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