three layer dairy bars
(2 RATINGS)
My college friend's Mom used to make these and I loved them. I lost the recipe, but I found this in a cookbook and think its very similar. Hope you enjoy!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
6 Hr
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1ST LAYER
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup butter not margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 - egg
- 2 ND LAYER
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 RD LAYER
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
How To Make three layer dairy bars
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Step 1Mix the graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, and nuts together in a medium bowl. Cream together butter, sugar and egg. Cook in double boiler until egg is cooked and slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Pour the cooked mixture of graham cracker crumb mixture. Mix well and put in a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan. Press with fingers to form the first layer. Chill a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
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Step 2For the second layer cream together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla. Spread on chilled layer in pan. Chill again.
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Step 3For the third layer melt the chocolate chips (you can use a Hershey Bar if you like) in double boiler. Watch carefully while melting so it does not burn. Once melted spread on top of second layer quickly by spoonfuls. It hardens very quickly. It is best to cut bars as soon as the chocolate has set. Store in refrigerator,
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