Nanaimo Bars I Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup white sugar; 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder; 3 tablespoons milk; 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
3 tablespoons milk
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

1
Mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, white sugar, cocoa, egg and vanilla in a heavy sauce pan or double boiler. Stir over low heat until mixture is of custard like consistency.
2
Combine graham crackers, coconut and walnuts and add to the melted mixture. Mix well and pack into buttered 9 inch square cake pan.
3
Cream 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla custard powder and milk. Beat until creamy and spread over melted base.
4
Refrigerate till hardened.
5
Melt semi-sweet chocolate with 1 tablespoon butter and drizzle over custard icing. Refrigerate. When totally hard cut into square bars.

1713

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Nanaimo Bars I 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 I

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