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Five-star Bars

Barb Ryan
Whether you want to indulge in sweet cookies with your tea or you want the perfect cookie for the holidays, this delightful old-fashioned Five-Star Bar recipe is a must-try.
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Melted butter
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups Unsweetened coconut
  • 10 oz can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup Chocolate chips milk chocolate, semi-sweet or dark

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Mix together the butter, graham crumbs, coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla.
  • Press into a parchment paper lined 9 x 9 pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until firm.
  • As soon as they come out of the oven, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the hot cookie bars.
  • Let stand for five to 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt, then spread evenly over the top.
  • Allow the bars to cool to room temperature before cutting into cookie bars or squares.
  • Store in an airtight container. These cookie bars freeze well too.