Nanaimo Bars (My Mom'S Recipe) Recipe

Name: Nanaimo Bars (My Mom'S Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brownie Layer; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, almost melted; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 teaspoon coffee liqueur; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup unsifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Icing Layer; 2 cups icing (confectioner's) sugar; 1/2 cup custard powder; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons skim milk (or more if needed); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (or any flavour you want); Chocolate Layer; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Servings: persons

Brownie Layer
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, almost melted
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon coffee liqueur
3 large eggs
3/4 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Icing Layer
2 cups icing (confectioner's) sugar
1/2 cup custard powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons skim milk (or more if needed)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (or any flavour you want)
Chocolate Layer
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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["Brownie Layer", "1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8"" x 8"" pan with foil. Grease foil and set pan aside.", "", "2. Mix butter, sugar, vanilla and coffee liqueur on medium with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well in between each addition.", "", "3. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture and blend well.", "", "4. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from edges of pan. Allow to cool completely.", "", "Icing Layer", "Whip icing sugar and custard powder with butter, milk and vanilla. Add more milk if necessary to mix but do not make the icing thin. Icing for Nanaimo bars should be stiff so the chocolate layer on top of it won't seep through. Spread icing on top of brownies in an even layer with an off-set spatula. Keep in fridge while you make chocolate layer.", "", "Chocolate Layer", "Melt chocolate and butter in pan over medium-low heat. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Pour over icing layer and smooth with an off-set spatula. Put Nanaimo bars into fridge until chocolate is hardened. Serve cold from fridge."]

1287

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brownie Layer, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, almost melted, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Nanaimo Bars (My Mom'S Recipe) 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 (My Mom'S Recipe)

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