TRIPLE-LAYER COOKIE BARS

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My family just loves these chewy chocolate and peanutty bars. They're perfect for dessert and snacks. I make them whenever I get a craving for something sweet and special. -Diane Bradley, Sparta, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2-3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large eggs
TOPPING:
1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Beat in eggs. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Sprinkle coconut over crust; drizzle with milk. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.