Granola Bars I
Description
My son makes these bars for camping trips and soccer tournaments.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup whole wheat flour
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1/2 cup ground walnuts
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/3 cups granola
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 inch square pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well after the addition of each ingredient.
3
In small saucepan, cover the cranberries in water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and chop into small pieces. Add to egg mixture.
4
Slowly add in white and wheat flours, walnuts, salt and baking powder. Mix until well blended. Fold in granola and mix well.
5
Spread dough into baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container.