Chocolate Graham Pecan Squares

Submitted by Chef Dee

"This is my favourite square to make for Christmas trays. The layers look so nice, and the caramel colored icing adds some variation on a tray. The taste is also a hit, it is one square that is not too sweet. This is a variation on a Company's Coming recipe."

 

• Ready In: 3mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 50 squares

ingredients

• 40 graham crackers
• 1 1⁄2 cups margarine
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1⁄3 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups chopped pecans

• FROSTING

• 3⁄4 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 3 cups icing sugar

directions

1. Line crackers on a Pam sprayed 9x13 pan.
2. In a large saucepan, over med heat soften the margarine. Add the milk and brown sugar, bring to a boil.
3. Boil 1 min, then simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the choc chips until melted.
5. Fold in the graham crumbs and pecans, then spread over the graham crackers.
6. Filling will look soft.
7. Place a layer of graham crackers over top.
8. Chill to set, then frost as instructed.
9. FROSTING: On med. heat melt margarine in saucepan, add milk and brown sugar. Low boil for 1 minute.
10. Simmer on low for 2 minutes, then pour into mixing bowl.
11. When cool, beat in the icing sugar.
12. Icing should be firm but soft enough to spread, you may add more sugar or milk to get the right consistency.
13. Run a fork down the icing making a lined design.

Reviews

[Gerry]

This square is a wonderful addition to the serving tray - as lovely to look at as they are to eat ... just what I expect from a Company's Coming cookbook recipe! Made as posted - loved the pecans - recipe now in my Holiday Cookbook. That says it all. Thank you Dee for a recipe that made for an empty pan.

 

[gwynn]

Sorry we thought these were just ok. Thanks for posting.

 

[Vseward Chef-V]

This is THE best recipe! I finally got a chance to make these and they are fantastic. I have to admit, I did zmail Chef Dee to confirm that icing sugar is in fact powdered sugar. Funny, she said she had to ask the same in reverse. Thank you Dee, these are a keeper! easy to make too! ~V