Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened
2. 1 cup packed brown sugar
3. 1/4 cup sugar
4. 2 tablespoons honey
5. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. 1 egg
7. 1 cup all-purpose flour
8. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
9. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10. 1/4 teaspoon salt
11. 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
12. 1-1/4 cups crisp rice cereal
13. 1 cup chopped nuts
14. 1 cup raisins or semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the honey, vanilla and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cereal and nuts and raisins or chocolate chips if desired.
2. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.