Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 1 cup butter; 1/3 cup sugar; 10 tablespoons cocoa powder (not dutch processed); 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut; Vanilla filling and chocolate topping; 1 cup salted butter (or use unsalted and add salt to taste); 4 cups icing sugar, sifted; 5 tablespoons 1 tsp heavy cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 7 ounces dark chocolate (your favourite kind); 4 tablespoons butter; 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Servings: persons

Base
1 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
10 tablespoons cocoa powder (not dutch processed)
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
Vanilla filling and chocolate topping
1 cup salted butter (or use unsalted and add salt to taste)
4 cups icing sugar, sifted
5 tablespoons 1 tsp heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
7 ounces dark chocolate (your favourite kind)
4 tablespoons butter
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

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["Melt butter with sugar and cocoa powder; stir to combine.", "Over medium heat, add eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.", "Stir in graham cracker crumbs, pecans and coconut. Press into parchment lined 9x12"" pan. Set aside until cool (or chill if you want these the same day).", "Cream 1 cup butter until light; beat in icing sugar, 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp heavy cream and vanilla (and salt if using).", "Spread vanilla filling over cooled base. Chill until very firm.", "For chocolate topping, melt together chocolate, 4 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp heavy cream. Stir until smooth. Add additional tablespoon cream if you want a softer topping. The topping will be firm when chilled but will be more ganache like at room temperature.", "Spread chocolate evenly over chilled vanilla layer. Chill until set.", "Cut into desired size bars with a warm dry knife. They are rich so often people err on the smaller size...not me.
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Best stored in a cool place or in the refrigerator. These freeze well or keep in the fridge for over a week in a sealed container."]

2552

kcal

Calories

188

Fat

199

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 1 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, 10 tablespoons cocoa powder (not dutch processed), and more.

Yes, 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.

Nanaimo Bars

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