Coconut Graham Cracker Squares
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 4 dozen.
These bar cookies travel well and feed a lot of people at potlucks and family reunions. Kids especially like their rich flavor.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, cubed
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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24 whole graham crackers
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FROSTING:
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
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1.
In a heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, milk and eggs. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in coconut, nuts and cracker crumbs.
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2.
Line a greased 15x10x1-in. pan with 12 whole crackers. Spread with the coconut mixture. Top with remaining crackers; press down gently. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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3.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Break each cracker into four portions; spread with frosting.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 179 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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