Chewy Monkey Bars

Another oldie but goodie from my Mom!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1⁄3 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 2  cups rolled oats
• 1  cup  crispy rice cereal
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄4 cup peanuts

Directions

1. Combine butter, honey, vanilla, salt, and peanut butter in a saucepan and heat, stirring to blend.
2. Combine oats, rice cereal, coconut, and peanuts in an 8-by-8-inch baking pan.
3. Pour honey mixture over dry ingredients, mixing until thoroughly coated.
4. Pack firmly into pan and bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Cool and cut into 16 bars.
6. Note: I have substituted chocolate chips for peanuts with good results.