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Raisin Peanut Bars*

2 Tbs. margarine
1/4 Cup sugar
1/4 Cup honey
2 Cups corn flake cereal
1 Cup seedless raisins
1/3 Cup coarsely chopped, dry roasted unsalted peanuts
Vegetable cooking spray

  1. In medium saucepan, combine margarine, sugar and honey. bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal, raisins and peanuts.
  2. Press into 9x9x2 inch pan coated with cooking spray. Let stand or chill until firm. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Yield: 26 bars 1x3 inches.

*This recipe is from the booklet "Healthy Snacking for Children", compiled by Linda Norlander and Mary Simonsen through the Family Nutrition Program at Michigan State University Extension.

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