Monkey Bars

These sweet and chewy bars are chock full of goodies; a great treat for kids to eat and/or help make. I made these with the help of my 4 y/o on a rainy Saturday. I measured, he poured and stirred. Cut bars smaller to serve more people. I believe this recipe originated from a brand name baking cookbook.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  cups chocolate chips
• 2  cups  Raisin Bran cereal
• 1  cup peanuts, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and sugar until creamy.
3. Beat in the eggs, water and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually beat in flour and baking soda.
5. Stir in chocolate morsels, cereal, peanuts and raisins.
6. Spread mixture into a greased 13x9 dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool completely; cut and serve.