LAYERED COCONUT-CHOCOLATE BARS

LAYERED COCONUT-CHOCOLATE BARS image

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate, divided
3/4 c. butter, divided
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
2/3 c. finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 pkg. coconut toasted, divided
1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. cold milk
1 pkg. vanilla flavor instant pudding

Steps:

1. Line 13x9 pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Microwave 5 oz. chocolate and 1/2 c. butter in med. microwaveable bowl on High 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in graham crumbs, nuts and 1 c. coconut; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate 15 min. 2. Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating well after each addition. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. (Mixture will be stiff.) Stir in 1 c. of the remaining coconut; spread over chocolate layer in pan. 3. Microwave remaining butter and chocolate in microwaveable bowl 1 min. or until butter is melted; stir in chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Pour over pudding layer; tilt pan to evenly cover pudding layer. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate 2 hrs. or until firm. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.