Graham Cracker Bars with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts

​Graham Cracker Bars are a deliciously simple bar made with crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and walnuts. This easy one-bowl recipe comes together fast is a tasty sweet treat! 

Graham Cracker Bars are an old fashioned square recipe made with a few pantry staples including graham crackers. You'll love the sweet soft texture of this classic bar recipe! 

For more graham cracker treats, try this S'mores Fudge or Banoffee Ice Cream Pie with graham cracker crust. For another delicious bar, give these easy Chocolate Chip Brownies or Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars a try. If you love coconut, try these Brownie Coconut Cookies or Raspberry Coconut Bars!

Also, did you know you can use graham crackers to make the most amazing Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust! 

Graham Cracker Bars Recipe

This Graham Cracker Cookie Bars recipe is a classic bar recipe made with crushed graham cracker crumbs. They have a delicious soft texture and so much graham cracker flavor. 

This recipe has a texture that is like a cross between a brownie and cake. The crumb is so soft and fluffy and the flavor is the perfect balance of sweetness. 

These are similar to s'mores bars but without the marshmallow. What makes these unique is that they are made with no flour or leavening agents, just the crushed graham. 

I like to make these ahead and to have a sweet treat all week long. They stay fresh and moist for days and are even better the next day! 

So, if you love the taste of graham crackers, give this recipe a try. It's one simple dessert you don't want to miss! 

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crumbs: you can make your own graham cracker crumbs or buy them at the grocery store. To make your own, just crush graham crackers in a large ziplock bag with a rolling pin, or you can process them in a food processor. 

Evaporated Milk: evaporated milk is shelf stable milk that has been heated to remove 60% of the water. You can find it in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. Not that evaporated milk is not the same as condensed milk. 

Sugar: use regular granulated sugar. Brown sugar could also be used. 

Butter: unsalted butter or salted butter works.

Vanilla: vanilla extract adds great flavor to the bars. 

Salt: add in pinch of kosher salt. 

Chocolate Chips: I use semi sweet chocolate chips but you can use whatever chips you like. Change up the flavor with butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or even white chocolate chips. 

Walnuts: chopped walnuts add great crunch. You can substitute with your favorite nut like pecans or almonds, or just omit the nuts altogether.

How to Make Graham Cracker Crumbs Bars

You can make these graham cracker bars in a standard 9 x 9 inch baking pan. I recommend spraying the square pan with nonstick spray and lining with parchment paper before using. 

​Step 1: make the batter

In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine the graham cracker crumbs, evaporated milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Use a spoon to mix until well combined. 

Step 2: add in the mix ins

​Add in the chocolate chips and walnut and stir until combined. Pour the ingredients into prepared baking dish and press in to flatten. 

Step 3: bake

​Bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until bars are golden in color. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. 

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for three days or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze these bars for up to three months. 

Tips for Graham Cracker Bars

• Graham Cracker Crumbs: you can make your own graham cracker crumbs by crushing whole graham cracker cookies. You'll need about 18 full sheets of graham crackers to make three cups of crumbs needed for this recipe. 
• Change up the flavors of the recipe by using different flavored baking chips and nuts. 
• Make sure the bars are completely cooled before cutting into squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container.