Triple-Layer Truffle Bars

Ingredients

Bar

1

roll (16.5 oz)  refrigerated chocolate chip cookies

1/4

cup unsweetened baking cocoa

Filling

4

tablespoons chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix (from 4-serving box)

1/4

cup butter, melted

2

cups powdered sugar

2

tablespoon milk

1

teaspoon vanilla

Topping

1

cup semisweet chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)

1/4

cup butter

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges.
• 2

  In medium bowl, mix cookie dough and cocoa until well blended (dough will be stiff). Press dough evenly in bottom of pan.
• 3

  Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are set (do not overbake). Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• 4

  In large bowl, stir pudding mix and 1/4 cup melted butter until well blended. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Spread filling evenly over cooled bar base. Set aside.
• 5

  In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
• 6

  Use foil to lift from pan; pull foil edges away. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.