The BEST Granola Bars

The Best Granola Bars

2 ½ c. rice crispies (also have used other crushed dry cereal, Krispix, etc.)

2 c. oats

½ c. dried cranberries

½ c. raisins

¼- ½ c. mini chocolate chips

½ c. brown sugar

¼ tsp. salt

½ c. honey

1 c. peanut butter

 1 tsp. vanilla

¼ tsp. cinnamon

Combine cereal, oats, craisins, raisins, chocolate chips in very large bowl.

Cook brown sugar, honey, and salt in pan until it boils.  Add peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon. 

Pour over dry mixture and stir until combined.

Put into a 13” x 9” pan (or a cookie sheet for thinner granola bars) and press flat.  Let cool and then cut into bars.  Package individually and store in a large ziplock bag.