Triple-Layer Cookie Bars

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 package (7 ounces) flaked coconut
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Beat in eggs. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Sprinkle coconut over crust; drizzle with milk. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2-3 dozen.