Nanaimo (3 Layered) Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. sugar
1 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
2 c. fine graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. butter (margarine) plus 1 Tbsp.
1 c. flaked coconut
2 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix powder
3 Tbsp. milk
2 c. confectioners sugar
4 sq. semi-sweet chocolate

Preparation

Put 1/2 cup butter, granulated sugar, unsweetened chocolate and vanilla in top of double boiler.
Cook over boiling water until well blended.
Add egg; cook 5 minutes more, stirring.
Add crumbs, nuts and coconut.
Press into buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan (or 9 x 9 x 2-inch for thick cookies).
Cool.
Chill in fridge 15 minutes.
While 1st layer is in fridge, cream 1/2 cup butter until fluffy.
Beat in pudding mix and milk.
Add confectioners sugar gradually and beat until smooth.
Spread over 1st layer.
Chill 15 minutes.
While 2nd layer is in fridge, melt semi-sweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter over low heat.
Spread over 2nd layer. Chill until firm.
Cut in 1-inch squares.
Must be kept cold until ready to serve.