RICH CHOCOLATE CREAM BARS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter
5 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

In small saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, sugar, egg and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°., In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts. Stir in cocoa mixture until blended. Press into a greased 9-in. square pan; set aside. , For filling, in a large bowl beat the butter, milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; spread over crust. , For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Cover and chill until set. Cut into bars.

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