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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Whenever I taste these rich, delicious layered bars, I think of my childhood. My parents were missionaries in Thailand, and Mother was able to get these common ingredients there - the squares reminded us of the candy bars back home. -Pam Tesh, Lexington, North Carolina Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
3 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup baking cocoa |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk |
1 cup flaked coconut |
icing: |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup baking cocoa |
5 tablespoons evaporated milk |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa and walnuts; add to the creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
2. Combine condensed milk and coconut; carefully spread over the hot chocolate layer. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned.
3. Combine icing ingredients until smooth; spread over warm bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting. Yield: about 4 dozen.
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