Nanaimo Bars

1. 1

   Make crust: Grease a 9-inch square cake pan.

2. 2

   In a sauce pan combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat stirring constantly, until smooth and slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Stir in the remaining crust ingredients and press into prepared pan.

5. 5

   Make the creamy center: cream the butter and gradually beat in icing sugar and egg.

6. 6

   (this is where you can add different flavoring and food coloring if you like).

7. 7

   Spread over crumb mixture and chill for about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Make the chocolate topping: melt the chocolate and butter together over hot water or in a microwave, being careful not to burn.

9. 9

   Spread on top.

10. 10

    Chill until set.

11. 11

    Cut into squares with a sharp knife.

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