Homemade Soft and Chewy Granola Bars (picture heavy)

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Hello,

I saw this recipe on http://www.inspiredtaste.net/21462/soft-and-chewy-granola-bars-recipe/ and decided to give it a try.

I followed the recipe but didn't use as much sugar as required as I thought it would be sweet enough and it was just right!

Also, I added a bit more oats because I felt the mixture was too wet.

So, you will need:





Calories can be lowered by removing the almonds and chocolate chips.

Directions (from the website)

Prepare Oven and Pan
Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line bottom and sides of a 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Then lightly oil or spray with cooking spray.

Toast Oats and Nuts
Add oats and almonds to a small baking sheet then bake 5 minutes, stir and bake another 3 to 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Transfer to a large bowl.



Prepare Granola Bars
Combine butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract and the salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until butter melts and the sugar completely dissolves.



Pour butter mixture in to bowl with toasted oats and almonds. Mix well.
Let cool about 5 minutes then add cranberries and a 1/4 cup of the mini chocolate chips. Stir to combine. (The chocolate chips will most likely melt a little. This is fine, they turn into glue and help to hold the bars together).



Transfer oat mixture to lined pan then use a rubber spatula or damp finger tips to firmly press the mixture into the pan. (Press hard here, this way the bars will stay together once cooled and cut — We press for about one minute to be extra safe).
Scatter remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over pressed granola mixture then use a rubber spatula to gently press them into the top. Cover then refrigerate at least 2 hours.



Remove block of granola mixture from pan then peel away aluminum foil. Cut into 12 bars.






Voila!

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oh FFS, my pictures arent showing and i havent deleted them..

please delete this post as my pictures aren't working :sad: