Granola Bars

I'll admit first off that the base for this recipe was not mine, although after trying out the original recipe and having my granola bars come out dry, I decided to make a few modifications and tailor this recipe to be my own. This is one of my most requested recipes, and I have to admit it really saves the dollars in the department of lunch time snacks!

Em's Granola Bars

• 4 1/2 cups old fashion oats (NOT QUICK!)
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 stick or margarine or butter, melted
  
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2-3/4 cup peanut butter chips
• 1/2-3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

* You do not have to use peanut butter and chocolate chips, Just use a cup of something else. Some examples of what I have also used in this recipe include: dried cranberries and white chocolate chips, dark chocolate and coconut, chocolate chips and walnuts, dried cherries and dark chocolate...the possibilities are endless!

Mix all ingredients together...make sure it is mixed VERY well. Pour into a greased 9x13, press bars into pan with greased hands then bake at 325 degrees for 18 minutes. Immediately after you take them out of the oven, take a flat spatula and press the granola bars into the pan, this makes them hold together well. Cut into bars after cooling for 10 minutes.