SECRET INGREDIENT: graham crackers
Graham crackers have a sweet, nutty taste that makes a fabulous flour for cookies when crushed into crumbs. Chopped walnuts enhance the nutty flavor even more. With a simple chocolate topping, these moist treats will have everyone reaching for seconds–even when it isn’t Christmas.
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- prep 15 min cook 15 min
IngredientsNumber of servings: Makes 9 dozen
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
- 2 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups finely chopped walnuts
- 3 1/4 cups (20 ounces) milk chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the sugar and butter or margarine. Add the cracker crumbs, walnuts, 2 cups of the chocolate chips, and the milk. Mix well.
- 3
Fill miniature paper baking cups three-quarters full. Place the cups 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake until the surfaces look dry, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
- 4
Melt the remaining 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl on medium heat for 3 minutes, stopping to stir every minute. Top each cookie with 1/4 teaspoon melted chocolate. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
