Apple Cinnamon Granola Bars

These chewy snacks are somewhere in-between a granola bar and a cookie.  They have an amazingly soft and chewy texture, with the perfect combination of apples and cinnamon.
They make a great addition to breakfast, or a satisfying snack.  Seriously. Scrumptious.

Apple Cinnamon Granola Bars

Recipe modified from Taste of Home

1/4 c. butter, softened

1 c. brown sugar

1 egg

2 Tbsp. wheat germ

2 Tbsp. honey

2 c. regular oats

1 c. flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 c. dehydrated apple slices, chopped

Beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly.

Add egg and beat well.

Add wheat germ and honey and beat until smooth.

In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just blended.
Fold in apples.

Wet hands slightly and press into a greased 11x7" baking dish.
Bake at 350 for 18 minutes, or until set and edges are lightly browned.
Cool 10 minutes in baking dish, and then move to a wire rack.
Cut while still warm, and press sides of each piece together to keep from crumbling when cooled completely.
Store in an airtight container.