Chewy Granola Bars

4 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter
¾ cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1 T butter

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, butter, light corn syrup, brown sugar, and peanut butter. Stir in the two cups of assorted chocolate chips (you can also use chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts). Lightly press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for ten minutes and then cut into squares. Let bars cool completely (very important) before removing or serving.

I also individually wrap these in saran wrap for a snack on the go. I fill a basket of these and set them out for everyone to enjoy.

Number of Servings: 30

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGIERSJ.