THREE-LAYER BARS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3 tablespoons cold milk
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
TOPPING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Stir a small amount of mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°. Stir in the wafer crumbs, coconut and vanilla. , Press into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. , In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pudding. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until serving. Cut into bars.

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