YUM YUM BARS

24 graham crackers (about) (5x2 1/2-inches each)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) margarine, divided use
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup flaked coconut
FOR THE FROSTING:
2 cups powdered sugar
lemon juice

Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with graham crackers. If necessary, break crackers to fit; set aside.

Crush enough crackers (about 7) to equal 1 cup of crumbs; set aside.

In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, milk and egg. Boil for about 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.

Remove from heat; add nuts, graham cracker crumbs, and coconut. Spread over graham crackers in pan. Top with another layer of graham crackers; press gently.

TO MAKE THE FROSTING:
Mix together remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make mixture spread easily.

Spread frosting over graham crackers in pan. Refrigerate until cool, then cut into bars.

Makes 2 to 3 dozen bars
From: Sue Weber, De Soto High School
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 2, 1996