Chewy Apricot & Chocolate Cereal Bars

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup rice krispies
• 1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 4 ounces chocolate (or regular)

Recipe

• 1 combine the oats, rice krispies, chopped apricots and nuts (if using) in a mixing bowl.
• 2 put the butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan and heat gently. add the chocolate and stir until melted. stir the mixture into the dry ingredients until they are well coated.
• 3 press the mixture firmly into a shallow 11 x 7 lined pan. place in refrigerator to cool. cut into bars and keep refrigerated.