Three layer fudge

14 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupButter, divided
1(1-oz.) baking chocolate
cupSugar
2teaspoonsVanilla, divided
1Egg
2cupsCrushed graham crackers
1cupFlaked coconut
½cupNuts
2tablespoonsLight cream
2cupsConfectioners' sugar
6ouncesSemi-sweet chocolate
(1 generous cup, unmelted)
3tablespoonsParamount crystals
(optional)

Directions

Melt ½ cup butter and baking chocolate. Blend in sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, egg, graham crackers, coconut, and nuts. Mix well with a spoon, then with hands. Press mixture ungreased 11½ x 7 ½ x 1 ½-inch pan; refrigerate Mix together ¼ cup butter, light cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat well. Spread over chocolate mixture in pan; chill. Melt semi-sweet chocolate and paramount crystals over hot, not boiling, water. Spread melted chocolate over white filling; chill. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 56 pieces.