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By Louise Harvey
Posted July 23rd, 2007
Servings: 12
Author Notes: These bars are so good, you'll be looking forward to your next hike or camping trip just so you can make them.  Don't be afraid to play around a bit with the ingredients. Don't like almonds? Use peanuts. Not so hot on raisins? Substitute dates or even dried apricots. Ditto butterscotch chips for chocolate. Or any combinations, thereof. You get the picture.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sliced almonds
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream butter with 1 cup brown sugar. Stir in oats, wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ, and orange zest. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 9 x13" baking pan.

Combine eggs, almonds, chocolate chips, raisins, coconut (or whatever mixture you decide to use) and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar. Mix gently, but thoroughly. Pour over butter mixture. Spread evenly. Bake 30-35 minutes and cool before cutting into bars.



 

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