Cardamom Granola Bars

Cardamom and honey give these bars an exotic flavor. Pecans can easily be substituted for the walnuts if you prefer.

• Calories: 128 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup raisins
• 6 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, extending the foil over the sides.

Step 3

Grease the foil with shortening or butter.

Step 4

Mix the first 4 ingredients in a bowl.

Step 5

Heat the butter, brown sugar and honey in a saucepan until the butter melts and begins to boil.

Step 6

Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and press evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Cool on rack. Using the foil, lift out of the pan and place on cutting board. Cut into 18 bars.