Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 egg, beaten; 1-3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped; 1 cup coconut, shredded; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tbsp. light cream; 2 tbsp. custard powder*; 2 cups icing sugar; 4 oz. semisweet chocolate; 2 tbsp. Butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1-3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
1 cup coconut, shredded
1/2 cup butter
3 tbsp. light cream
2 tbsp. custard powder*
2 cups icing sugar
4 oz. semisweet chocolate
2 tbsp. Butter

1
Bottom Layer: In double boiler, melt butter, sugar and cocoa; add egg and cook until thickened.
2
Add crumbs, nuts and coconut.
3
Press into ungreased 9-inch square pan.
4
Middle Layer: Beat together butter,cream, custard powder and sugar; spread over base.
5
Chill.
6
Top Layer: Melt chocolate with butter; cool slightly.
7
Pour over second layer; chill.
8
Cut into bars.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, 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.

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