Chewy Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup+ 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cups low-fat granola mix (not cereal)
• 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

1. Combine brown sugar, honey, vanilla extract and butter in saucepan. Bring to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.
2. Meanwhile, combine granola mix, coconut, raisins, 1/12 cup chips and the almonds in large bowl.
3. Stir brown sugar mixture into granola.
4. Spread into 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
5. Press remaining chips into top.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely cooled.
7. Cut into bars.