My son makes these bars for camping trips and soccer tournaments.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup ground walnuts
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups granola
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 inch square pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well after the addition of each ingredient.
- In small saucepan, cover the cranberries in water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and chop into small pieces. Add to egg mixture.
- Slowly add in white and wheat flours, walnuts, salt and baking powder. Mix until well blended. Fold in granola and mix well.
- Spread dough into baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 368 kcal
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Protein: 5.4 g
Sodium: 251 mg
