Backpacker Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

BACKPACKER BARS

Recipe By : DESSERT SHOW #DS3002
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
4 eggs -- lightly beaten
2 cups whole almonds
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter with 1 cup brown sugar. Stir in oats,
wheat flour, white flour,
wheat germ, and orange peel. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 9
x13-inch baking pan.
Combine eggs, almonds, chocolate chips, dates, apricots, coconut and
remaining 1/2 cup. brown
sugar. Mix gently, but thoroughly. Pour over butter mixture. Spread evenly.
Bake 30-35 minutes
and cool before cutting into bars.

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