Thursday, September 16, 2010

Canadian Cookies on Bars


Hold on to your seats because these bars will change your life! No, I'm not joking. These are rich, chocolaty and moist. Get ready to have your life rocked!!

This recipe has been in my family for years. I believe it came from my Great Grandma Shoe, and it has been making appearances at family functions for as long as I can remember. Everyone loves these bars, especially my sister. After we went to college, these were a frequent requests on a visits home.

You have got to try these!

Canadian Cookies on Bars
Yields 1 9x13 pan

1st layer:

1/2 c. margarine
5 Tbsp. sugar
5 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. pecans
2 c. graham crackers, crushed
1 c. coconut

Mix together margarine, sugar, cocoa, egg and vanilla. Melt over double boiler, stirring until the consistency of pudding. Then stir in nuts, graham crackers and coconuts. Press into 9x13 pan.

2nd layer:
4 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. milk
2 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding
2 c. powdered sugar
1 pkg. (12 oz) chocolate chips, melted

Mix butter, milk, pudding and powdered sugar. Spread over the first layer. Melt chocolate chips and spread on bars. Allow to chill and set. Cut into bars. Store in the fridge.

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