Granola

1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 cup honey
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

4 cup rolled oats
1 cup salted sunflower seeds
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds (6 oz. bag)
1 cup whole almonds
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup wheat germ (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
1 cup miniature chocolate chips (optional)

1. In a large bowl combine oats, wheat germ, coconut, almonds, sunflower seeds cinnamon & salt..

2. In a sauce pan, bring honey, oil, butter and brown sugar to a boil.  Removed from heat and add vanilla. Add to oat mixture and mix thoroughly.

3. Turn into two large shallow greased baking pans or cookie sheets. Heat in 300°F oven for 30-40 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir twice during heating.  Shut oven off and let cool in over for 5-6 hours. Add cranberries or chocolate chips and stir again. Store in tightly sealed container. 

Notes:
Granola will be "wet" even when it is done baking. It doesn't dry out or become crispy until it is cooling. So don't worry if it looks like it didn't turn out! If stored in a sealed container or bag, away from sunlight or humidity, your granola will last a number of weeks. Granola may also be frozen for longer storage.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes