1/2 c. butter
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 egg
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together in top of double boiler. Place over hot water; cook, stirring until mixture is of custard consistency. Remove from heat, stir in:

2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. flaked coconut (optional)
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Blend well. Pack into buttered 9" square pan.

1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. vanilla pudding powder
3 tbsp. milk
2 c. powdered sugar

Cream butter. Blend milk and pudding powder, stir into buttered. Add powdered sugar, mix until smooth and creamy. Spread over cookie base. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.

4 squares semi sweet chocolate
1 tbsp. butter

Melt together and spread over vanilla layer. Chill until set. Cut into bite size squares.