Fruit 'N Nut
Cereal Bars

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Ingredients

1 cup	Karo^® Light or Karo^® Dark Corn Syrup
3/4 cup	sugar
1/2 teaspoon	baking soda
1/2 cup	peanut butter, creamy or chunky
1 package (7 ounces or 1-1/4 cups)	dried fruit pieces, such as: chopped dates, cranberries, raisins, cherries, etc)
1 cup	chopped pecans, almonds or walnuts
2 cups	crispy rice cereal
2 cups	old fashioned oats
1/2 cup	semi-sweet mini chocolate chips or mini candy coated chocolate pieces

Cook corn syrup and sugar together in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a boil (OR in a 1 quart microwave-safe container; microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes until syrup boils). Remove from heat.
Stir in baking soda and peanut butter until blended thoroughly. Add dried fruit mixture and nuts; stir to combine. Stir in both cereals until thoroughly coated.
Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch pan and pat into place.
Top with mini chocolate chips and press down.
Cool and cut into squares.