Backpacker Bars

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips or 1 cup regular size chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped raisins
• 1 cup flaked coconut

1. Set oven to 350u0b0.
2. Grease a 13 x 9" baking pan.
3. Cream butter, with 1 cup brown sugar.
4. Stir in oats, wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ and orange zest.
5. Press mixture into bottom of prepared baking pan.
6. Combine eggs, almonds, chocolate chips, raisins, coconut, and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar; mix gently, but thoroughly.
7. Pour over butter mixture; spread evenly.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
9. Cool before cutting into bars.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/backpacker-bars-80232 (may not work)