Best Three Layer Bars Recipes

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THREE-LAYER BARS



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The holidays wouldn't be the same without these rich, candy-like bars. A little goes a long way to satisfying a sweet tooth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

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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THREE LAYER KEEBLER BARS



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Make and share this Three Layer Keebler Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Club crackers
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup crushed graham cracker
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Line a lightly greased 9x13 pan with whole club crackers.
  • Heat sugars, graham cracker crumbs, milk, and margarine to a slow boil.
  • Pour over crackers in pan and add another layer of Club crackers.
  • Melt together peanut butter, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
  • Pour over crackers and cool.

THREE LAYER DAIRY BARS



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My college friend's Mom used to make these and I loved them. I lost the recipe, but I found this in a cookbook and think its very similar. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Helen McBride

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1ST LAYER
2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 c flaked coconut
1/2 c chopped nuts
1/2 c butter not margarine
1/2 c sugar
1 egg
2 ND LAYER
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c butter
1 1/2 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 RD LAYER
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, and nuts together in a medium bowl. Cream together butter, sugar and egg. Cook in double boiler until egg is cooked and slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Pour the cooked mixture of graham cracker crumb mixture. Mix well and put in a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan. Press with fingers to form the first layer. Chill a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • 2. For the second layer cream together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla. Spread on chilled layer in pan. Chill again.
  • 3. For the third layer melt the chocolate chips (you can use a Hershey Bar if you like) in double boiler. Watch carefully while melting so it does not burn. Once melted spread on top of second layer quickly by spoonfuls. It hardens very quickly. It is best to cut bars as soon as the chocolate has set. Store in refrigerator,

THREE LAYER PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Found this recipe on the web -- looks good, and different from some of the other peanut butter bar recipes out there! NOTE: Cooking time does not include cooling/chill time.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 ounces chow mein noodles
1 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda; cut in margarine and 1 teaspoon vanilla until crumbly.
  • Press firmly on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until lightly browned.
  • Top evenly with marshmallows; bake 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to puff.
  • Remove from oven; cool.
  • While layers are baking, in heavy saucepan, over medium heat, combine condensed milk and peanut butter ; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in noodles, nuts and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread evenly over marshmallows.
  • Cool. Chill. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 21.5, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 21.6, Protein 7.1

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