Alice'S Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Alice'S Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bottom Layer; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; 1 cup coconut; Middle Layer; 2 cups icing sugar; 1/4 cup soft butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 2 tablespoons bird's custard powder; 1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (or amount necessary); Top Layer; 3 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

Bottom Layer
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut
Middle Layer
2 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup soft butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons bird's custard powder
1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (or amount necessary)
Top Layer
3 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1 1/2 teaspoons butter

1
Bottom Layer: In double boiler melt together butter, cocoa, and sugar. Stir in egg and vanilla. Remove from heat and add graham cracker crumbs, nuts, and coconut. Pack in buttered 9 x 12-inch pan.
2
Middle Layer: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together icing sugar, butter, custard powder and enough cream (or milk) to reach spreading consistancy. Spread over first layer. Set aside.
3
Top layer: Melt semi-sweet chocolate squares with butter. Spread in thin layer over top of custard layer.
4
Chill until set. Cut in squares. Store in refrigerator or they get too soft.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bottom Layer, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Alice'S Nanaimo Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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