Triple-Layer Cookie Bars

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 3 dozen

My family just loves these chewy chocolaty and peanutty bars. They're perfect for dessert and snacks. I make them whenever I get a craving for something sweet and special. —Diane Bradley, Sparta, Michigan

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large eggs
TOPPING:
1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Beat in eggs. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Sprinkle coconut over crust; drizzle with milk. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 194 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Recipe Creator