Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Directions

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   ["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Spread oats onto an un-greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring a couple of times.", "Mix oil, honey and vanilla in a large bowl.", "Add cooled oats, chocolate chips and nuts (if using) and mix well. (Note: If the oats are still warm at all, the chocolate chips will melt.).", "Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and mist with oil.", "Spread the mixture evenly onto the parchment.", "Lay a sheet of waxed paper over the mixture and press to compact. (I use the palms of my hands to start, and then I use the bottom of a drinking glass to make the surface as smooth as possible.).", "Remove the waxed paper and use a rubber spatula to press in any of the oats that may have \"straggled\"" up the sides of the dish.""