Contributed by Rachel & Brendan

This one is a Riely favorite around the holidays.

Ingredients:

• 1 (14.4 oz) package graham crackers
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread graham crackers in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire sheet.

In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, vanilla & salt over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until butter has melted & mixture is almond brown in color, about 10-15 minutes.

Immediately spread the hot caramel mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. After 1-2 minutes, spread the chocolate chips in an even layer until smooth. Sprinkle with pecans. Let cool completely (about 2 hours).  Break into pieces.