Joan made these for special occasions like birthday parties and large family gatherings. There were never any left over, we all made sure of that. Try them straight from the freezer!
Ingredients:
Base layer
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tblsp white granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa [or 2x1 ounce squares]
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (3 oz) sweetened desiccated coconut
1/2 cup (2 oz) chopped walnuts or pecans
2 cups (10 oz) graham cracker or digestive crumbs
Filling layer
1/4 cup softened butter
2 tblsp custard powder
2-3 tblsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups icing [confectioners] sugar
Glaze topping
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1 tblsp unsalted butter
Instructions:
Butter a 9x9 inch pan (23x23cm)
Base layer
Over low heat, melt chocolate slowly
In large bowl combine softened butter, sugar, vanilla, egg and mix well
Pour in melted chocolate, mix well
Stir in graham crumbs, coconut and chopped nuts
Press evenly into 9x9 pan and chill for an hour
Filling layer
In large bowl cream butter, then beat in remaining filling ingredients until light and spreadable
Spread over chilled base and refridgerate
Glaze layer
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat
Spread over chilled custard layer and return to fridge for another hour before serving
*-Serving Hint: To avoid chocolate cracking too much, run a sharp knife under hot water to cut squares [just as they've reached room temp]
Guaranteed to add shape to your hips!
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