Yield: 1 batch
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ½ cup | Shortening |
| 3 tablespoons | Cocoa |
| 3 eaches | Eggs |
| 1¼ cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 1 \N | Can sweetened condensed |
| \N \N | Milk, 14 ounce |
| 2 cups | Flaked coconut |
| ½ cup | Sliced almonds |
| 2 eaches | Packets melted chocolate |
| 3 cups | Confectioners sugar |
| ⅓ cup | Cream or milk |
| ¼ cup | Butter, softened |
| ¼ teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
Combine shortening, cocoa, eggs, sugar and flour. Spread in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Stir together sweetened condensed milk, coconut and almonds. Spread over partially baked hot crust. Return to oven for 15 minutes more. Let cool.
Combine chocolate, confectioners sugar, cream, butter, salt and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.
From Loren Martin, Cyberealm BBS and super supporter of Kook-Net Watertown NY 315-786-1120