BACKPACKER BARS

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These versatile bars are at home in lots of places. Try one for a quick energy boost, a brown-bag treat, an after-school snack or anytime--it's just plain good!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Crush cereal. Mix sugars, butter, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cereal, 3/4 cup oats, the baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in 3/4 cup of the peanuts and 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips.
  • Spread in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup peanuts, remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons oats.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For 24 bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 240 mg

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