CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM BARS

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This is a recipe my DD wants me to make this Christmas for her. It came from a Holiday Desserts book from Land o Lakes. There is 2.5 hours chilling time.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h45m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
2 tablespoons half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4-1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 C butter, 1/4 powdered sugar and cocoa in 2 qt saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted(3-4 minutes).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 C half&half, graham cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts.
  • Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 8" square baking pan.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 C butter, remaining 1&3/4 C powdered sugar, remaining 1 tsp vanilla and 2 T half&half in large mixer bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy(2-3 minutes.
  • Spread evenly over crust.
  • Refrigerate until firm(30 minutes).
  • Combine 2 T butter, corn syrup, and 2 T half&half in 1 qt saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally,.
  • until mixture comes to a boil(2-3 minutes).
  • Remove from heat; stir in chocolate melted.
  • Stir in enough powdered sugar for desired spreading consistency.
  • Spread evenly over filling.
  • Cover; Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving time.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 73.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 0.9

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