Chili's Chocolate Dessert

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 9 scoops vanilla ice cream
• chocolate syrup
• caramel sundae syrup
• 6 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
• 2 combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl.
• 3 in a separate large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
• 4 continue beating for about 30 seconds or until mixture turns lighter in color.
• 5 add the egg, milk, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
• 6 slowly mix the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
• 7 beat until well-combined and then mix in the coconut flakes.
• 8 set this cookie dough aside for now.
• 9 melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a medium bowl in the microwave on high temperature for about 30 seconds.
• 10 add the sugar and stir well for 30 seconds.
• 11 add the graham cracker crumbs and stir.
• 12 press this mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish or pan.
• 13 sprinkle the cup of chocolate chips evenly over the graham cracker crust.
• 14 press the cookie dough into the dish, covering the chocolate chips.
• 15 use flour on your fingers to keep the soft dough from sticking.
• 16 sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the dough.
• 17 use your fingers to press the nuts into the dough.
• 18 bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges of the“pie” become light brown.
• 19 prepare the cinnamon butter by creaming together the butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl with an electric mixer on high speed.
• 20 when you are ready to make your dessert, heat up a small skillet over medium heat.
• 21 when the skillet is hot, remove it from the heat then add about 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon butter to the pan.
• 22 it should quickly melt and sizzle.
• 23 slice the“pie” into 9 pieces and place one into the hot skillet.
• 24 if the“pie” has cooled, you can reheat each slice by zapping it in the microwave for 30-40 seconds.
• 25 place a scoop of ice cream on top of the“pie.
• 26 ”drizzle chocolate and caramel syrup over the dessert and then sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of chopped walnuts over the top.
• 27 repeat for the remaining ingredients and serve sizzling in the skillet.