Rich Chocolate Cream Bars

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1/2 cup butter
• 5 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• GLAZE:
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

Details

Preparation time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In small saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, sugar, egg and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°.

In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts. Stir in cocoa mixture until blended. Press into a greased 9-in. square pan; set aside.

For filling, in a large bowl beat the butter, milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; spread over crust.

For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Cover and chill until set. Cut into bars.