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Lisa's Jean Bars
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account as I am always on the look out for make ahead desserts. This is the original introduction: This is a recipe that has been a fave in our family. They got their name because they are so good that they are 'guaranteed to make your jeans fit tighter'. Cheesy saying, I know, but they are really good!(= Hope you enjoy them too!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (13 squares)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut margarine into flour and sugar until crumbly.
3. Press into bottom of 9x13 pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
6. In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; mix well.
7. Spread over partially baked crust.
8. Return to oven and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool completely.
10. In small bowl, blend all frosting ingredients until creamy and spread over bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com