Joe Bars (Chocolate Granola Bars)

Ingredients

• 5 1/4 cups regular oatmeal (not instant)
• 1 1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup softened butter (unsalted is better)
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 2 eggs

Optional add-ins

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seed

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Mix all ingredients together (no need for an electric mixer; mix by hand).

3. 3

   Press into a 9x13 pan.

4. 4

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Cut into bars while slightly warm.