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Cookie Pudding Bars

These are an amazing holiday treat that go a long way. They make a ton and store best in the fridge. Do not shy away because of the walnuts and coconut - they blend right in and make an amazing rich flavor. These are a cross between a layered cookie bar and a fudge. Best served in small bites, chilled.

Ingredients

COOKIE BASE - Bottom Layer

  • 1 cookie mix You do not have to use the chocolate but it is best this way.
  • 1/2 cup coconut Shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Ground them SUPER fine
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 egg

FILLING

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 tablespoons cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup butter soft
  • 1/4 cup milk

TOPPING

  • 1 bag dark chocolate melting chips
  • 1/4 cup butter

Instructions

PREP

  • Oven - 350
  • 13 x 9 Pan - line it with foil, leave the foil over the edges

COOKIE BASE - Bottom Layer

  • Large Bowl - Mix all the ingredients from the cookie base above.
  • Spread into pan, press lightly. This does not pour like cake mix - it is thick
  • BAKE - 18 minutes... watch it pull it out when it is set.
  • COOL - let it cool for about 30 minutes or so.

FILLING

  • Large Bowl - We are going to stir the filling by hand and with a mixer.
  • Powdered sugar and pudding - stir together
  • Add 1/3 cup butter and milk to the above, beat with mixer on medium until the filling is thick and smoother - it will be VERY THICK.
  • Layer this on top of the cookie base and spread evenly.
  • Side note - it is easiest to do this with the back of a spoon

TOPPING

  • SMALL BOWL to be used in microwave - put the chocolate and the butter in it. Microwave for a minute or so - mixing every 20 seconds or so, until melted. Spread over the filling the middle layer.
  • Sprinkle - quickly before the topping hardens add some sprinkles.
  • Fridge it - These need to be chilled for at least an hour before you cut them.

CUTTING THE BARS

  • Foil - it is hanging over the edges, use these to pick it up out of the pan
  • Cut - using a very sharp knife - cut around all 4 sides to make clean edges
  • Then cut the bars so they are about 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches - BITE SIZE