Granola Bars I

My son makes these bars for camping trips and soccer tournaments.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 inch square pan.

Step: 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well after the addition of each ingredient.

Step: 3

In small saucepan, cover the cranberries in water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and chop into small pieces. Add to egg mixture.

Step: 4

Slowly add in white and wheat flours, walnuts, salt and baking powder. Mix until well blended. Fold in granola and mix well.

Step: 5

Spread dough into baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container.

Per Serving: 368 calories; protein 5.4g; carbohydrates 55g; fat 15g; cholesterol 31mg; sodium 251.3mg.

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