Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pasteurized egg
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

Method

  • In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 2 squares chocolate. Remove from the heat, and stir in white sugar, egg, rolled oats, coconut, chopped nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Press mixture into a greased 9 inch square pan, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar with 3 tablespoons softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla, and milk. Mix until it has an icing-like consistency, and spread it over the oat mixture in the pan. Chill for 1/2 hour.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter or margarine with remaining 2 squares chocolate. Spread over the top of the bars. Chill for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Cut into squares using a hot knife; dip knife in hot water, and let it melt through the chocolate.