three-layer no-bake bar cookies

How To Make three-layer no-bake bar cookies

• 1

  Prepare a 13x9x2" pan with foil, extending foil over the pan edges. Set aside.
• 2

  In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over low heat until melted.
• 3

  Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and egg.Heat up over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until blended and slightly thickened (160°), whisking constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• 4

  Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and nuts until well mixed. Press mixture into prepared pan and place in the refrigerator to chill.
• 5

  For middle layer : In a small bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix; set aside.
• 6

  In a large bowl, beat the 1/2 cup softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
• 7

  Beat the pudding mixture into the butter until mixed all together . Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled crust layer in pan ; cover and chill for 30 minutes or until pudding is set.
• 8

  For the top layer : Mix 1/4 cup butter with the chocolate chips and place in the micro on 50% power for 45 to 60 sec. stirring every 20-30 sec. Let cool slightly and pour over the cookie bars and spread out evenly , lightly sprinkle the melted chocolate with coconut and refrigerate until cooled.
• 9

  Lift the chilled bar from the pan and cut into squares , should make 48 bars depending on how big you cut them.
• 10

  TO STORE : Place bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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