Nutty Graham Cracker Bars
Nutty Graham Cracker Bars
Ingrediënten
For the Filling:
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 12 graham cracker rectangles
For the Icing:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons milk
Prep Time: 30 minutes / Cooling Time: 30 minutes / Chilling Time: 4 hours
Instructies
- In a medium saucepan, combine the egg, 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of milk.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a full boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the toasted pecans and graham cracker crumbs.
- Allow this mixture to cool for 30 minutes.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil.
- Place six of the graham cracker rectangles side by side on the prepared cookie sheet to create a 10×7-inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling over the graham crackers, then top with the remaining six graham cracker rectangles.
- Cover the bars lightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or until the filling is firm.
- For the icing, in a small bowl, beat 1 tablespoon of softened unsalted butter until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 3 teaspoons of milk to reach a thick drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the icing over the bars and let it stand until the icing is set.
- Cut the chilled bars into 24 servings (1 bar each).
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Storage:
Layer the bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy your Nutty Graham Cracker Bars!
Layer the bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy your Nutty Graham Cracker Bars!
