Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.

Step 3

Melt the 1/2 cup of butter and mix together with the Graham crumbs and sugar.

Step 4

Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 6

While the bottom layer is baking, stir together the sweetened milk, coconut & vanilla extract.

Step 7

Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the previously baked graham crust layer.

Step 8

Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn brown. Be careful not to overbake or the cookie bars will be too dry.

Step 9

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.

Step 10

When cool, melt together the chocolate chips  and butter (or whipping cream).

Step 11

Spread evenly over the cooled coconut layer and let stand for an hour or so for the chocolate to set.

Step 12

Cut in squares and enjoy.

Step 13

These cookie bars are very freezer friendly for Holiday baking or just to keep on hand for a dessert or sweet treat at any time.