Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons cocoa; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ½ cups graham wafer crumbs; 1 cup desiccated coconut; ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional); ¼ cup butter; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 cups sifted icing sugar (or powered sugar); 4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups graham wafer crumbs
1 cup desiccated coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups sifted icing sugar (or powered sugar)
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1 tablespoon butter

1
Bottom Layer:In a saucepan, combine butter,sugar,cocoa,egg,and vanilla.Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
2
Stir in the graham wafer crumbs,cocnut,and walnuts.
3
Press into a 9-inch square cake pan.
4
Middle Layer:Cream butter.
5
Gradually beat in the icing sugar (or powered sugar), alternating with milk.
6
Spread over crumb mixture and chill for 15 minutes.
7
Top Layer:Melt together chocolate and butter.
8
Spread on top and chill.
9
When set, cut into squares.
10
Freeze well for storage.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa, 1 egg, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions