Maple Pecan Granola Bars - Maple from Canada

Ingredients

• Butter for pan
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped & toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup maple sugar
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavor)
• 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons butter, melted & cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract