Calgary Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Calgary Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped almonds, optional; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds, optional
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons 2% milk
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

1
Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa; add butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160u00b0. Remove from heat.
2
Stir in cracker crumbs, coconut and, if desired, almonds. Press into prepared pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
3
For filling, in a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, pudding mix, butter and milk until smooth; spread over crust.
4
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over top. Refrigerate until set. Using foil, lift bars out of pan. Discard foil; cut into bars.

1395

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup baking cocoa, 3/4 cup butter, cubed, 2 large eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Calgary 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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