Worth the Wait Discussion

Domino Bars are a classic Canadian Christmas treat — rich, layered, and impossible to resist. With a chocolate‑coconut base, a creamy vanilla middle, and a smooth cocoa topping, they’re the kind of dessert that shows up at every holiday gathering and disappears just as quickly. Loved for their nostalgic flavor and no‑bake simplicity, Domino Bars have been a festive favorite for generations.

Ingredients

Bottom Layer

• ¾ cup butter, softened

• ¼ cup sugar

• ⅓ cup cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 egg

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1 cup coconut flakes

Middle Layer

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 1 box vanilla pudding mix

• 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

• 4 cups powdered sugar

Top Layer

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bottom Layer

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and egg.

2. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and coconut flakes until fully blended.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13 × 9-inch dish.

2. Prepare the Middle Layer

1. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar.

2. Beat until smooth and creamy.

3. Spread evenly over the bottom layer in the pan.

3. Prepare the Top Layer

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.

2. Stir in the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth and well combined.

3. Pour the mixture evenly over the middle layer.

4. Chill

• Refrigerate until fully set, then cut into bars and enjoy.