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Easy Graham Cracker Brownies
by Rachel Keller

This original chewy brownie won a blue ribbon at the Salem Fair. Loaded with raisins and sunflower seeds, this easy recipe can be baked in the microwave or oven. It's also a healthy snack for picnics or lunches.

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I had made graham cracker brownies with chocolate chips before, but I decided to omit the chips and add sunflower nuts and raisins instead. I now prefer these without the chips. The nuts and raisins give this brownie a unique and wonderful taste, as well as making them healthier.

*This recipe won a blue ribbon at the city fair for the original recipe category.

Ingredients:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (approx. 32 squares). I like to use chocolate graham crackers.

1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp. baking powder

3/4 cup sunflower seeds

3/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup chocolate or white chips (optional)

 

Directions:

Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the sweetened condensed milk. Stir in the nuts and raisins, and chips, if desired. (The batter will be very thick.) Put batter into a 9-inch square baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes at 350 or for about 6 minutes on high in the microwave. (Microwaves vary so watch the brownies carefully. Rotate about halfway through the cooking time.)

If using regular graham crackers and you are baking in the oven, watch for the brownies to turn golden brown.

*Note: To make these lower fat, use low-fat graham cracker crumbs, fat-free sweetened condensed milk and less sunflower seeds.