Snackin’ Granola

Snackin’ Granola Makes 7 cups 2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup raisins or chopped pitted dried plums 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or M&M's In a large metal bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring the oil and honey just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; pour over coconut mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Spread in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes, stirring several times. Pour onto waxed paper to cool. Sprinkle with chocolate chips or M&M's. Store in an airtight container.