Decadent Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Decadent Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger; 1 tablespoon rum; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons 2% milk

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon rum
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk

1
In a small bowl, combine ginger and rum; set aside.
2
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and sugar. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160u00b0.
3
Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Stir in the cracker crumbs, coconut, walnuts, cherries and ginger mixture. Press into a foil-lined 9-in. square baking pan.
4
For filling, in a large bowl, beat the butter, milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; spread over crust. Freeze for 15 minutes or until set.
5
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over top. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Cut into bars.

1153

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, 1 tablespoon rum, 3/4 cup butter, cubed, 1/3 cup baking cocoa, and more.

Yes, Decadent 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.

Decadent Nanaimo Bars

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