Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Oh Henry Bars



Recipe via Aunty Barbara Grisack

18 Graham wafers - whole


1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

1 1/4 cups graham wafer crumbs
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1 cup chopped walnuts/pecans
1/2 cup chopped glazed cherries (optional)

Lightly grease an 9 x 9 inch square pan. Line with 9 whole graham crackers, trimming to fit. Set aside.
In small sauce pan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat.
Stir in chocolate chips.
When chips have melted add the crumbs, coconut, cherries and nuts until well mixed.
Pour over wafers in pan, spreading evenly.
Arrange another layer of wafers ontop of filling and set aside.

Icing
3 tablespoons butter (softened)
1 1/2 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup cocoa (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Combine softened butter, icing sugar, vanilla and enough milk to create a spreading consistency.
Spread over bars, cover loosely and refrigerate until firm. Several hours or overnight.

**Can use a chocolate or white icing as desired

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