Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BOTTOM LAYER; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons cocoa; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 cup fine coconut; MIDDLE LAYER; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder; 2 cups icing sugar; TOPPING; 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4 ounces chocolate; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine

Servings: persons

BOTTOM LAYER
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 large egg, beaten
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup fine coconut
MIDDLE LAYER
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
2 cups icing sugar
TOPPING
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4 ounces chocolate
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine

1
BOTTOM LAYER: Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler or heavy saucepan.
2
Add egg & stir to cook & thicken.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Stir in remaining ingredients& press firmly into an ungreased 9 x 9-inch pan.
5
MIDDLE LAYER: Cream all ingredients together; beat until light.
6
Spread over bottom layer.
7
TOPPING: Melt chips & butter over low heat; cool.
8
When cooled but still runny, spread over middle layer.
9
Chill in refrigerator.
10
Use a very sharp knife to cut into squares.

1316

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BOTTOM LAYER, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa, 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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