Graham Cracker Cookies

¾ c. butter

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. finely chopped pecans

1 pkg. graham crackers

Melt butter with brown sugar; boil 2 minutes. Add pecans. Have ready graham crackers broken into fourths and placed side by side on cookie sheet with sides. Pour liquid over

Crackers and spread evenly. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from pan quickly, placing on sheet of wax paper placed on top of towel. Cool completely and store in air tight container to keep crisp.

Variation:

Chocolate candy bars can be placed atop when removed from oven. Let melt then remove immediately. These are absolutely great!

Hamburger Cornbread Pie

1 lb. lean ground beef

½ c. chopped onion

2 tsp. chili powder

1 T. oil

¾ tsp. salt

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 c. tomatoes

1 c. drained kidney or pinto beans

1 c. cornbread batter

In a large skillet, brown beef and onion in the oil. Add seasonings and chopped tomatoes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Add beans and pour mixture into a greased 1 quart baking dish. Top with cornbread batter, spreading carefully over meat mixture with wet knife. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. If desired, top with grated cheddar cheese before serving. This is also good served the next day.