Another Nanaimo Bar Recipe

Name: Another Nanaimo Bar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup cocoa; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup unsweetened coconut; ½ cup almonds; ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 -3 tablespoons skim milk; 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup cocoa
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup unsweetened coconut
½ cup almonds
¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 -3 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1
Butter (or use a cooking spray) a 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) pan.
2
BOTTOM LAYER: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
3
Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder and then gradually whisk in the beaten egg.
4
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (1 - 2 minutes).
5
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and chopped nuts.
6
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
7
Cover and refrigerate until firm (about an hour).
8
FILLING: In your electric mixer cream the butter.
9
Beat in the remaining ingredients.
10
If the mixture is too thick to spread, add a little more milk.
11
Spread the filling over the bottom layer, cover, and refrigerate until firm (about 30 minutes).
12
TOP LAYER: In a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter.
13
Spread over the filling and refrigerate.
14
TO SERVE: To prevent the chocolate from cracking, using a sharp knife, bring the squares to room temperature before cutting.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup cocoa, 1 large egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Another Nanaimo Bar 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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