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Special Treat No-Bake Squares
Special Treat No-Bake Squares
YIELD Makes about 3 dozen squares
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INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 | cup plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided |
| 1/4 | cup granulated sugar |
| 1/4 | cup unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 1 | egg |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1‑1/2 | cups graham cracker crumbs |
| 3/4 | cup flaked coconut |
| 1/2 | cup chopped pecans |
| 1/3 | cup butter, softened |
| 1 | package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1 | cup powdered sugar |
| 1 | (2-ounce) dark sweet or bittersweet candy bar, broken into 1/2-inch pieces |
PREPARATION:
- Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil, shiny side up, allowing 2-inch overhang on sides. Set aside.
- For crust, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar, cocoa, egg and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut and pecans. Press evenly into prepared baking pan.
- For filling, beat 1/3 cup softened butter, cream cheese and vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Spread over crust; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- For glaze, combine candy bar pieces and remaining 1 teaspoon butter in small resealable bag; seal. Microwave on HIGH 50 seconds. Turn bag over; heat on HIGH 40 to 50 seconds or until melted. Knead bag until mixture is smooth. Cut tiny corner off bag; drizzle chocolate over filling. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove squares from pan using foil. Cut into 1-1/2-inch squares.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Sodium | 137 mg |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Calories | 166 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 2 |
| Starch | 1 |
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