Graham Crackers and Chocolate

Apparently, this recipe won 1st place in a baking competition in 1954.

After reading the recipe I really had no idea what to expect.

The batter layers are kind of like thick cookies. They are fairly soft, but stiff enough to hold up to the cracker.

The graham crackers do not stay crunchy. They soften and meld with the batter.

But you do get three distinct layers.

The bottom is a lovely chocolate, then the graham, the the chocolate chip layer.

They are quite amazing actually. There is enough chocolate to satisfy any chocolate lover. The graham crackers give them a little something different. We loved them really!

$2,000 BY CRACKY BARS

1 3/4 Cups Sifted FLour

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda

3/4 Cup Shortening

1 Cup Sugar

2 Eggs

1/3 Cup Milk

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

1 Ounce Melted Chocolate

3/4 Cup Walnuts

9 Double Graham Crackers

3/4 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Pieces

Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Cream shortening and sugar well. Add eggs. Combine milk and vanilla. Add alternately with dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Place 1/3 of the batter in a second bowl. Add chocolate and walnuts. Spread into two well greased 8 inch square pans. Arrange graham crackers over batter. Add chocolate pieces to remaining 2/3 of batter. Drop by spoonfuls over crackers. Spread to cover. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into bars when cool.