Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Rambling Bars

These energy and protein rich bars are simple to prepare and aren’t likely to crumble in your backpack like the store bought. You can use any variety of dried fruits and nuts.

Servings: 24
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes
Meal Type: Snack
NC Ingredients: eggs, pecans

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Ingredients

1/2
cup all-purpose flour
1/2
tsp. baking powder
1/2
tsp. cinnamon
1
cup raisins
1/2
cup pecans, chopped
1/2
cup oatmeal
1/4
cup flaked coconut
6
eggs
2/3
cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4
cup butter, softened
1
tsp. vanilla

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Stir in raisins, nuts, oatmeal and coconut. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat together remaining ingredients until smooth. Stir in reserved flour mixture. Pour into greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until cake tester or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and place on wire rack until cool. Cut into 24 bars.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.