Cranberry Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 egg; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup angel flake coconut; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; CRANBERRY LAYER; 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, finely chopped (with whole berries); 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur or orange juice); CUSTARD LAYER; 2 tablespoons custard powder or 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons milk; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups icing sugar; CHOCOLATE LAYER; 4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup angel flake coconut
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
CRANBERRY LAYER
1/4 cup cranberry sauce, finely chopped (with whole berries)
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur or orange juice)
CUSTARD LAYER
2 tablespoons custard powder or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups icing sugar
CHOCOLATE LAYER
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

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["Base: Melt butter with chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in sugar and egg. Add crumbs, coconut and orange rind; mix well. Press into 9"" square pan. Chill.", "Cranberry Layer: Combine cranberry sauce and liqueur. Spread evenly over base. Custard Layer: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over base. Chill.", "Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat or in microwave on med. power for 2 minutes, stir until melted. Spread evenly over filling. Chill. Let stand at room temperature for fifteen minutes before cutting into bars.", "To store: Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before cutting.", "To freeze: For longer storage, freeze bars before topping with chocolate and cutting. Thaw and spread with melted chocolate."]

1816

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

183

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Cranberry 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.

Cranberry Nanaimo Bars

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