1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 c. crisp rice cereal
Optional:
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. sunflower nuts
2 tbsp. sesame seeds

In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter and vanilla; blend well. Add oats, cereal, raisins, coconut, sunflower nuts and sesame seeds. Mix well. Press into ungreased 9 inch square pan. Cool. Cut into 20 bars.