Chocolate Joints

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 14 cup sugar
• 13 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

1. Layer 1: Combine 1 stick butter, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla extract in a pot and simmer over low heat.
2. Stir in one slightly beaten egg.
3. Cook 3 more minutes, stirring constantly and remove from heat.
4. Stir in graham cracker crumbs.
5. Press into lightly greased 8 x 8" square pan and place in refrigerator.
6. Layer 2: Cream 1 stick butter and powdered sugar.
7. Beat in milk and vanilla pudding mix.
8. Spread over first layer and refrigerate overnight.
9. The next day - Layer 3: Melt 1 T butter and chocolate chips.
10. Spread over layer 2 and chill until solid.
11. Cut into squares.
12. Keep refrigerated.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-joints-341646 (may not work)