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Heavenly Squares

Layered dessert bars combine a buttery graham cracker, coconut, and walnut base with creamy frosting and a chocolate topping.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Course Bars, Dessert, Squares
Cuisine American
Servings 24 squares
Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 oz chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and walnuts. Press into pan.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  • Make frosting by beating butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Melt chocolate chips in microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir in butter.
  • Spread chocolate over frosting and let set. Slice and serve.

Notes

To make chocolate spreading easier, chill after frosting before adding chocolate. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squaresCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 27.9gProtein: 2.1gFat: 21.3gSaturated Fat: 8.8gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 58mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 20.8g