Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup Half & Half
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- Middle layer:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Half & Half
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Half & Half
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 - 1 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Step 1: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Cook at medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted>
Step 2: Remove from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 cup Half & Half, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and chopped walnuts. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8-inch baking pan; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup, 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons Half & Half. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Spread evenly over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 5: In a 1-quart saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons Half & Half. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted.
Step 6: Stir in enough powdered sugar for desired spreading consistency. Spread evenly over filling layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.