Just a quick update today. Have lots of running around to do and errands to run. And as usual, just about the time we're ready to go it's time for lunch. And since we're out of sandwich stuff, it's difficult.
Anyway, last week I invented a cookie-bar recipe that turned out really well. Wanted to share it with you. I call it:
Happy Bars
1/2 c. butter
1 c. (+/-) crushed Honey Grahm crackers
2 c. sweetened flaked coconut (like Mounds brand)
1/2 to 1 c. chopped roasted salted almonds
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
6 oz. (or more) milk chocolate, chopped or chips
using an 8-9 inch square glass baking dish, melt the butter in the microwave. Stir it around to butter the sides of the dish. Add cracker crumbs. Stir well. Press down to make a crust.
In a medium bowl mix together coconut, almonds and condensened milk. Spread over crust. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes (until lightly golden on top). Remove from oven. Immediately spread chocolate over the top. When chocolate is soft & melted, spread out evenly. Allow to cool. Cut into squares.
Makes 16 2x2 inch servings.
Bon appetit!
-Sparkling