Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: FOR THE FIRST LAYER:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter; 5 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 Egg, Slightly Beaten; 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Walnuts Or Almonds (optional); 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut (optional); 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs; FOR THE SECOND LAYER:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened; 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream; 2 Tablespoons Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; FOR THE THIRD LAYER:; 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 6 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped

Servings: persons

FOR THE FIRST LAYER:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
5 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 cups Cocoa Powder
1 Egg, Slightly Beaten
1/2 cups Finely Chopped Walnuts Or Almonds (optional)
1 cup Unsweetened Coconut (optional)
1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
FOR THE SECOND LAYER:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened
3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
2 cups Powdered Sugar
FOR THE THIRD LAYER:
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
6 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Chopped

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["For the first layer:", "Melt butter, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Once well combined but not too hot, whisk in egg. Continue to whisk until mixture is thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and coconut. Finally, add the graham cracker crumbs about 1/2 cup at a time. Add enough so that the mixture sticks well together but is still moist. Remember, if you don't add the coconut and nuts, just add more graham cracker crumbs. Press mixture evenly into an 8""x 8"" pan lined with wax paper. Chill for 1 hour.", "For the second layer:", "Beat all ingredients using a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and creamy. Spread evenly over the chocolate layer (we recommend using an offset spatula) and chill for another hour.", "For the third layer:", "Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Add the chocolate and stir continuously until smooth. Remove from heat. Pour cooled chocolate atop the second layer and distribute evenly with an offset spatula. Chill for about 45 minutes.", "Slice into 2"" bars when chocolate has set. Store in refrigerator. Makes 32 bars."]

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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: FOR THE FIRST LAYER:, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, 5 Tablespoons Sugar, 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Nanaimo Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts 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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