North Pole Granola Bars (TNT)

North Pole Granola Bars
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 to 3/4 cup raisins
1 package (6-oz.) chopped dried fruit
1/2 cup chopped peanuts (or fruit and nut mixture)
1/4 to 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
Preheat oven to 325. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over ends of pan. Lightly grease foil. In a medium bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add peanut butter, corn syrup, egg, and vanilla; beat until smooth. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Stir in oats, fruit, and peanuts and sunflower seeds. Press mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 33 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Cool in pan. Use ends of foil to lift from pan. Cut into 2x4-inch bars. Wrap individually or store in an airtight container.
Recipe source: Christmas Gifts of Good Taste, Volume 4, by Leisure Arts.