Chocolate Joints

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons dry instant vanilla pudding
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Layer 1: Combine 1 stick butter, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla extract in a pot and simmer over low heat.

2. 2

   Stir in one slightly beaten egg.

3. 3

   Cook 3 more minutes, stirring constantly and remove from heat.

4. 4

   Stir in graham cracker crumbs.

5. 5

   Press into lightly greased 8 x 8" square pan and place in refrigerator.

6. 6

   Layer 2: Cream 1 stick butter and powdered sugar.

7. 7

   Beat in milk and vanilla pudding mix.

8. 8

   Spread over first layer and refrigerate overnight.

9. 9

   The next day - Layer 3: Melt 1 T butter and chocolate chips.

10. 10

    Spread over layer 2 and chill until solid.

11. 11

    Cut into squares.

12. 12

    Keep refrigerated.