Mocha Java Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
    2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
    2 tablespoons milk
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1/4 cup cocoa powder
    2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
    6 ounces white chocolate
    1/2 cup butter
    1/2 cup white sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 egg
    2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
    3/4 cup flaked coconut
Preparation
    To make Pastry: Combine 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, vanilla and the egg in a double boiler over low heat. Stir until thick. Add the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts and mix well. Pour into baking pan and let cool.
    To prepare Filling: In medium-sized bowl, dissolve the instant coffee in the hot coffee. Mix in powdered sugar, cocoa, 1/4 cup of butter and milk. Spread filling over pastry and chill for 15 minutes.
    To prepare Topping: Melt white chocolate in double boiler over low heat. Spread over filling and cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.

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