Mrs. Claus' Christmas & Holiday Cookies - Recipe for Santa's Special Squares

Santa's Special Squares

Makes about 3 dozen squares • From the kitchen of Katie Scott

Ingredients

9 graham cracker squares
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.

  3. Heat butter and brown sugar to boiling.

  4. Boil 1 minute.

  5. Remove from heat and stir until smooth.

  6. Pour liquid over crackers and spread evenly.

  7. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

  8. Bake about 10 minutes, until bubbly.

  9. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and cut into 1 inch squares.