Napoleon Cream Bars

Napoleon Cream Bars

1/2 cup margarine

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten

2 cups crushed graham crackers

1 cup flaked sweetened coconut

1/2 cup margarine

3 tablespoons milk

1 3-3/4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups powdered sugar

1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons margarine

In the top of a double boiler over medium heat combine 1/2 cup margarine, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until margarine is melted. Add one beaten egg. Stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Add graham crackers and coconut, mix well. Press into a greased 9×9″ baking pan.

Cream together 1/2 cup margarine, milk, pudding mix, and powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy, then spread over the crust.

Chill until firm. In the top of a clean double boiler over low heat, stir together chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons margarine until melted.

Cool slightly and spread over pudding layer. Chill until set.

Cut into small bars (2″ x 3/4″) to serve.

YIELD: About 44 Bars