Three-Layer Bars Recipe

Name: Three-Layer Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 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; 3 tablespoons cold milk; 3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

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
3 tablespoons cold milk
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

1
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 160u00b0. Stir in the wafer crumbs, coconut and vanilla.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 1/3 cup baking cocoa, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Three-Layer Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Three-Layer Bars

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