Cardamom Granola Bars

Cardamom and honey give these bars an exotic flavor. Pecans can easily be substituted for the walnuts if you prefer.

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2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom

6 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, extending the foil over the sides.

Grease the foil with shortening or butter.

Mix the first 4 ingredients in a bowl.

Heat the butter, brown sugar and honey in a saucepan until the butter melts and begins to boil.

Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and press evenly with a spatula.

Bake about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Cool on rack.Using the foil, lift out of the pan and place on cutting board.Cut into 18 bars.

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