Grandma Lily'S Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Grandma Lily'S Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bottom Layer Crust; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup coconut flakes; Middle Layer white icing; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon custard powder (Byrd's); Top Layer chocolate icing; 2 baking chocolate squares; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

Bottom Layer Crust
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut flakes
Middle Layer white icing
1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon custard powder (Byrd's)
Top Layer chocolate icing
2 baking chocolate squares
1 tablespoon butter

1
Stir butter, sugar, and cocoa till smooth.
2
Add egg and vanilla.
3
Heat in a double boiler until melted.
4
Remove heat adn add crumbs and coconut.
5
Mix well and spread in a 9x12 pan.
6
Let cool- this is the crust layer.
7
Mix the butter, powdered sugar and custard powder with a little milk until smooth.
8
This is the icing middle layer.
9
Melt 2 squared of baking chocolated with 1 Tablespoon of butter
10
Pour over the top.
11
Refrigerate till firm, cut and serve.
12
Must be kept in the fridge.

1193

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bottom Layer Crust, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, and more.

Yes, Grandma Lily'S 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.

Grandma Lily'S Nanaimo Bars

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