triple layer cookie bars (pictured on left)

Recipe by
Tammy Raynes
Natchitoches, LA

One of my favorite treats for the holidays. Cookie bars are quick and easy to make. Perfect to send with the kids to their teachers for a gift.

yield 36 bars
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For triple layer cookie bars (pictured on left)

  • 1/2 c
    margarine or butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 pkg
    (7-oz) flaked coconut (2 2/3 cups)
  • 1 can
    (14-oz) eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
  • 1 pkg
    (12-oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    creamy peanut butter

How To Make triple layer cookie bars (pictured on left)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 for glass dish). In 13x9 inch baking dish, melt margarine in oven.
  • 2
    Sprinkle crumbs evenly over margarine, Top evenly with coconut then sweetened condensed milk. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 3
    In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with peanut butter. Spread evenly over hot coconut layer. Cool for 30 minutes. Chill thoroughly. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
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