Graham Cracker Chewies

I have been making these squares since

the late 1980's.  

I use to make them often, but haven't made them in a few years.

I forgot just how good they are.

The flavour makes me think of Butter Tarts

but with texture. 

Graham Cracker Chewies

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These are amazingly good and simple to make. They are a nice alternative to brownies.

Recipe from the Nantucket Open House Cookbook.

Crust

1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

Topping

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs beaten

Preheat oven to 350°

Prepare the crust:

Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and flour in a mixing bowl

until moist and crumbly. Press the mixture firmly and evenly in the

bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned,

about 20 minutes.

Prepare topping:

Stir all the ingredients together until blended. Spread the topping

over the baked crust and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool completely,

then cut into 16 squares.