Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Layer one; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 2 cups graham wafer crumbs; 1 cup coconut; 1/2 cup chopped nuts (, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, whatever); Layer Two; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 cups icing sugar; 2 tablespoons custard powder; Layer Three; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

Layer one
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cocoa
2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts (, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, whatever)
Layer Two
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons custard powder
Layer Three
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter

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["Layer One----------------------.", "In a double boiler mix together The first 5 ingredients (butter, sugar, egg, vanilla& cocoa) Stir until slightly thickened.", "Add graham wafer crumbs,coconut& nuts.", "Grease a 9"" square pan and press this first layer down so the base is evenly spread, let stand for 15 minutes.", "Layer Two----------------------.", "Mix together the layer two ingredients and spread over layer one.", "Refrigerate for 15 minutes.", "Layer Three----------------------.", "Melt chocolate over hot water.", "Very slowly& gently stir in the tbsp of butter until just blended.", "Spread over layer two.", "Refrigerate then cut into squares== That's it."]

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Layer one, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 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.

Nanaimo Bars

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