Name: Chocolate Caramel Graham Crackers
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes about 1 3/4 lb
Ingredients: 12 (4 3/4- by 2 1/2-inch) graham crackers; 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 1/2 oz); 1 cup walnuts, pecans, or almonds (3 to 4 oz), chopped; a small metal offset spatula

"My mother makes the most delicious chocolate caramel graham crackers," writes Barbara Walt Gustin of Kalamazoo, Michigan. "Everyone who tries them goes wild. They're so easy to make that the recipe gets passed on and on."

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Cooks' note:

• Crackers keep, chilled and layered between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container, 2 weeks.

Recipe notes

Chocolate Guinness Cake

A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Apple-Walnut Charoset

A warmly spiced Ashkenazi charoset, perfect for your Passover seder—or spooned over yogurt the next morning.