Recipes from Wednesday's Enrichment

S'More Granola Bars

Spray a 10" x 15" glass pan with cooking spray. Melt 4 T. butter or margarine in a large bowl in the microwave (about 30 sec.) Add 8 cups (1 lb) marshmallows and microwave in 1 1/2 minute increments, stirring in between. Microwave until marshmallows are melted and mostly translucent. In a large bowl mix:

3 c. rice krispies 1 c. golden raisins
4 c. rolled oats 1/4 c. ground flax seed or wheat germ
1 c. chopped nuts

Pour the translucent marshmallow mixture into the dry ingredients and stir. When it is almost combined add:

1 c. mini chocolate chips
1 c. very tiny dehydrated marshmallow (like those that come in cocoa packets--Cash and Carry)

Stir until everything is well combined. Dump into the prepared 10 x 15" pan. Spray your hands with cooking spray and press the mixture into the pan. Let cool and cut into bars or squares. These can be put in little snack-sized ziploc baggies and stored in the freezer for long life.

Play with this recipe to make it how you like it. Try craisins and white chocolate chips. How about chipped coconut and little chunks or dried pineapple? Look at the fancy granola bars in the stores and adapt this recipe to your gourmet tastes. (recipe from B. Pond)