Cherry Almond Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Cherry Almond Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bottom Layer; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup coconut; 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; Filling; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons cherry juice; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 2 cups icing sugar, sifted; 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry; Top Layer; 1/2 semi-sweet chocolate baking square; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

Bottom Layer
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1 cup coconut
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Filling
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons cherry juice
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 cups icing sugar, sifted
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry
Top Layer
1/2 semi-sweet chocolate baking square
1 tablespoon butter

1
Bottom Layer: Cook butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and beaten egg in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, graham crumbs and almonds. Pat firmly into 9 x 13 pan. Chill for at least 1 hour.
2
Filling: Cream butter, cherry juice and almond extract. Gradually beat in icing sugar to make a smooth spreading consistency. Stir in cherries. Spread over the first layer in the pan. Chill until firm.
3
Top Layer: Heat chocolate and butter, stirring constantly until smoothly melted. Drizzle chocolate over filling. Chill.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bottom Layer, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, and more.

Yes, Cherry Almond Nanaimo Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Almond Nanaimo Bars

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