Hi there, fellow dessert enthusiasts! Today, I’m sharing a recipe that’s close to my heart – Graham Cracker Bars. This sweet delight hails from the heart of Southern cuisine and is a staple at family gatherings, potlucks, and parties. The Graham Cracker Bars are the perfect blend of crunchy graham crackers, creamy butter, and sweet sugar, topped off with a generous sprinkling of pecans for that extra crunch. What I love about this recipe is its simplicity. You don’t need any fancy ingredients or complicated cooking techniques to whip up these beauties. Plus, they’re super quick to make – perfect for when you’re in a rush but still want to impress! If you’re a fan of desserts that are not too sweet but still offer a satisfying crunch, then you’re in for a treat. So, get ready to roll up your sleeves, don your apron, and let’s make some Graham Cracker Bars!
Ingredients
- Graham crackers
- 1 stick of margarine
- 1 stick of butter
- 1/2 c sugar
- pecans
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease pan.
- Divide graham crackers into smallest part and put into bottom of pan.
- Melt together the butter and margarine.
- Add 1/2 c sugar boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat add pecans (as many as desired).
- Mix and pour over graham crackers.
- Bake for 6 minutes on the bottom rack.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time: 20 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Bold and the Butter-ful: A Graham Cracker Bar Odyssey
There I was, armed with a pack of graham crackers, a stick of margarine, a stick of butter, half a cup of sugar, and a handful of pecans. My mission? To create the most decadent, delicious Graham Cracker Bars you’ve ever tasted.
Priming the Oven
First things first, I cranked up my oven to 350°F. It’s always a comforting sound when the oven beeps its readiness, like it’s saying, “Bring it on, buddy. I can handle whatever you throw at me.” I felt the warmth spreading across the kitchen, a premonition of the heavenly smell of baking that would soon fill the air.
Prepping the Pan
Next, I greased up a baking pan. I mean, I really greased that thing up. It glistened in the dim kitchen light, ready to cradle my Graham Cracker Bars with tender, non-stick love.
Cracking the Code with Crackers
The graham crackers were up next. I had to divide them into their smallest parts and lay them in the bottom of the pan. It felt like I was building a tiny edible brick wall, each cracker a testament to my unwavering commitment to dessert.
Melting Moments
Then came the butter and margarine. Melted together, they formed a golden pool of deliciousness. It’s like they were two long-lost siblings, finally reuniting in a heartwarming, artery-clogging embrace.
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice
Into the butter-margarine mix, I tossed half a cup of sugar. The sugar crystals disappeared into the mix like magic, leaving behind a syrupy liquid that would make any dentist cringe. I let it boil for two minutes, watching as the mix bubbled and danced in the pan.
Pecan You Believe It?
Post sugar-boil, I removed the pan from the heat and introduced the pecans. It was time for these nutty heroes to join the party. I tossed in a generous handful, stirring them into the mix. Their crunch would be the perfect contrast to the sweet, gooey base.
Pouring My Heart Out
With everything mixed together, I poured the concoction over my patiently waiting graham crackers. They soaked up the buttery, sugary, pecan-y goodness like little sponges, preparing themselves for the transformation they were about to undergo.
Baking: The Final Frontier
Finally, into the oven they went, sitting on the bottom rack. The next six minutes were the longest of my life. As the bars baked, I could smell the sweet aroma wafting through the kitchen. I swear, I could hear my taste buds doing a happy dance.
And Voila! The Graham Cracker Bars Are Born
When I finally took the pan out of the oven, I was greeted by golden, bubbling Graham Cracker Bars. The sight was enough to bring a tear to my eye.
So there you have it, my friends. A tale of butter, sugar, and sweet triumph. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some Graham Cracker Bars to devour. Bon appétit!
