Whitewater Granola Bars

Yet another recipe from the Whitewater Cooks at Home book.  These are great!!!

Whitewater Granola Bars

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
6 cups oats
1 cup coconut, toasted
1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 cups chocolate chips (or 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup raisins)

In a skillet, toast the coconut, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds.  Set aside to cool..

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and brown sugar.

Add corn syrup and then mix in remaining ingredients.  Press into a greased 12 x 18 cookie sheet (with higher sides).

Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Let cool slightly and cut while still warm.