There seems to be no history that indicates the area gave rise to a namesake cookie. It's not too late; forget gold, they should claim them now! I can only imagine that the person who titled these bar cookies Larimer Toffee Squares had to have been making a play on words with this historical area; elevating the cookie to both the distinction and history that being associated with Larimer Square would convey. Once made in our home? Who cares about a fancy distinction, we just loved them. I've found since publishing this recipe more than 10 years ago that they are well known as Graham Cracker Toffee Squares. My twist? How about some milk chocolate and finishing salt? Salted Chocolate Graham Cracker Toffee Squares...all the better right? They are elevated and updated once again.
The original recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks, Creme de Colorado, the 2nd cookbook published in the 1980's by the Junior League of Denver. That original recipe is a mixture of just four ingredients; graham crackers, butter, pecans and sugar and while I'm sure they are good; trust me...these are better...way better!