Chewy Sour Cream Craisin Bars

An alternative to store-bought granola bars, these chewy sour cream craisin bars will be sure to awaken your taste buds!

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups quick oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter
4 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups craisins
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 chopped pecans, chopped

Makes 20 bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine oats, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and baking soda in a medium bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into bottom of an ungreased 13x19-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Mix egg yolks, granulated sugar, craisins, raisins, sour cream and vanilla together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Continue stirring and boil for 1 to 2 minutes until thick. Pour over baked crust. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, salt and brown sugar in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling to the edges. Sprinkle pecans on top. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool and then refrigerate until serving.