Prayer Bars

(from kintyre’s recipe box)

Source: Cooks.com

Categories: dessert, not tried

Ingredients

  • First Layer:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • Second Layer:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons dry vanilla pudding mix "(not instant)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Third Layer:
  • 1 (9 3/4 ounce) chocolate bar

Directions

  1. First Layer:

  2. Melt over hot water the butter and cocoa. Add powdered sugar, egg and vanilla; set aside.

  3. Mix together nuts, crumbs, and coconut.

  4. Add to first mixture.

  5. Mix well.

  6. Press into bottom of 9 by 13 inch pan.

  7. Chill.

  8. Second Layer:

  9. Melt butter, cream, and vanilla.

  10. Add pudding mix and cook one minute, stirring constantly.

  11. Remove from heat.

  12. Add powdered sugar; blend well.

  13. Spread over the first layer.

  14. Third Layer:

  15. Melt bar and spread over top.

  16. Chill; very important.

  17. Bring mixture to room temperature before cutting bars, they will crumble otherwise.

  18. Store bars in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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