Granola Bars

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter (plus 2 Tbsp), room temp.
3 Tbsp. honey
3 Tbsp. corn syrup
2 Tbsp. peanut butter (opt., or up to 1/4 cup)

4 3/4 c. quick oats
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. coconut
1 c. chocolate chips

*In large bowl cream together 1st set of ingredients. Then add remaining ingredients. You can substitute all kinds of ingredients, raisins, dates, craisins, etc. The only thing you can't omit is the oatmeal.
*Spread on a large, lightly greased cookie-sheet and press evenly throughout (no high point in the center or the edges will be dark).
*Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min. or until mixture is baked but not overcooked. You don't want the edges to get brown. Remove from the oven, let sit a bit, but cut while still warm.