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Homemade Chewy Granola Bar Recipe⁣ The key to this recipe is melting the marshmallows over low heat. If the marshmallows get too hot, the bars will be crispy when they set up. ⁣ ⁣ 4 tablespoons butter (2 ounces; 56 grams)⁣ ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar (1 ¾ ounces; 50 grams)⁣ 3 cups mini marshmallows (5 ½ ounces; 155 grams)⁣ 2 cups quick-cook oats (6 ½ ounces; 185 grams)⁣ 2 cups crispy rice cereal (2 ounces; 56 grams)⁣ ½ teaspoon salt, optional⁣ ¼ cup chocolate chips, plus additional for topping (1 ¼ ounces; 42 grams)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Line an 8×8-x2-inch pan with parchment paper. Grease lightly with nonstick cooking spray.⁣ ⁣ Melt butter in a large pan over low heat. Add brown sugar. Stir, breaking up any clumps. ⁣ ⁣ Add marshmallows. Cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and creamy.⁣ ⁣ Remove the pan from the heat. Add the oats, cereal, and salt. Stir to combine. Quickly stir in the chocolate chips.⁣ ⁣ Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of the pan. Press them down gently so they stick.⁣ ⁣ Let cool for about two hours. Cut into 16 bars.⁣ Store bars in a container with a lid for up to five days.⁣ #granola #ricecrispytreats #EasyRecipe

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies ⁣ ¾ cup butter, softened (6 ounces; 170 grams)⁣ ¾ cup dark brown sugar (5 ¼ ounces; 150 grams)⁣ ¼ cup granulated sugar (1 ¾ ounces; 50 grams)⁣ 1 large egg⁣ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract⁣ 2 cups all-purpose flour (9 ounces; 250 grams)⁣ 1 teaspoon baking soda⁣ ½ teaspoon salt⁣ 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks (12 ounces; 340 grams)⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 325℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.⁣ ⁣ Combine the soft butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Mix on medium-high speed with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy. Stop the mixer once and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.⁣ ⁣ Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix on medium-high speed until very light. Stop the mixer and add the flour, baking soda, and salt. ⁣ ⁣ Mix on low speed until a dough forms. Stop the mixer. Stir in the chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or firm rubber spatula.⁣ ⁣ Drop dough, about two tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheet.⁣ ⁣ Bake until edges are set, about 12 minutes. ⁣ ⁣ Don’t overbake or cookies won’t be soft.⁣ Store cookies in an airtight container. For extra-soft cookies, place the warm (not hot) cookies into an air tight with a lid. Cover for 24 hours.⁣ #chocolatechipcookies #cookies #Recipe

Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe⁣ This simple black bean soup recipe uses canned black beans–making for a quick prep since you don’t need to soak the beans. ⁣ ⁣ By the way, this recipe makes a large pot of soup. So you’ll probably have leftovers, unless you’re feeding a crowd. ⁣ ⁣ Full printable recipe is on the blog!⁣ ⁣ 1 tablespoon olive oil⁣ 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups diced)⁣ 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup diced)⁣ 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup diced)⁣ 3 cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)⁣ 2 teaspoons chili powder⁣ 1 teaspoon cumin⁣ ½ teaspoon salt⁣ 3 (15 ounce) cans no-salt added black beans, rinsed⁣ 1 (7 ounce) or 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles, mild, medium, or hot⁣ 6 cups water or chicken broth, plus more as needed⁣ 2 teaspoons chicken base⁣ #soup #soupseason #homemadefood #EasyRecipe