Cookie Friday: Mound Bars

Happy Cookie Friday, everyone!  If you're a coconut lover, you're going to want to try this recipe immediately.  I found the recipe for Mound Bars in a local farm publication.  If it's from a farm cook, it's got to be good.

But I should warn you, this treat is rich.  Plan on cutting it up into small squares, because just a couple bites will satisfy your sweet tooth.  In fact, the chocolate frosting is so rich, my husband suggested replacing the frosting with a drizzle of dark chocolate.  I'll probably try that the next time I make these. Oh yeah. I'll definitely be making these Mound Bars again.

Enjoy!

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Mound Bars

• 1/2 C. butter
• 3 T. cocoa
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/4 C. sugar
• 1 C. flour

Mix ingredients and put into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Combine:

• One 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 C. coconut
• 3/4 C. nuts

Mix ingredients and spread on top of first layer when removed from oven. Return to oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Frost with:

• 6 T. butter
• 6 T. milk
• 1-1/2 C. sugar
• 1/2 C. chocolate chips

Mix ingredients, except chocolate chips, and boil 30 seconds.  Add chips.  Beat with electric mixer.  Pour over bars.