Walnut Oh Henry Bars
Servings: 24 squares
Calories: 345kcal
A caramel, walnut, and coconut filling, sandwiched between graham crackers, and topped with a simple buttercream frosting. Walnut Oh Henry Bars are a deliciously classic Newfoundland Christmastime recipe.
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Ingredients
For the bar:
- 1 box graham crackers, 14 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
- 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
For the frosting:
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/3 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Instructions
For the bar
- Begin by lining the bottom of a 9x13 Pyrex baking dish with a layer of graham crackers. Try to get into the corners and if you need to, use a serrated knife to cut the crackers to fit.
- Add the brown sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla to a sauce pan and over medium heat, whisk together until mixture comes to a low boil. Lower heat to medium low and continue to slowly whisk the mixture and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the walnuts, coconut, and graham crumbs. Stir together well.
- Pour the mixture over the layered graham crackers.
- Apply a second layer of graham crackers to the top of the walnut mixture. Press the crackers very lightly into the walnut mixture so that it sticks.
- Set the Pyrex pan aside and allow to cool for an hour before placing in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
For the frosting
- Use a handheld mixer to blend together all frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the bars and top with extra walnut pieces for garnish. Cut into 24 squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.4mg