Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces semisweet chocolate; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 large egg; 2 cups graham wafer crumbs; 1 cup coconut; ½ cup chopped nuts (I use peanuts); 2 tablespoons custard powder; ¼ cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ cup smooth peanut butter; 2 cups icing sugar, sifted; 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

3 ounces semisweet chocolate
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1 cup coconut
½ cup chopped nuts (I use peanuts)
2 tablespoons custard powder
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup smooth peanut butter
2 cups icing sugar, sifted
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

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For the base:.
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Melt chocolate and butter in microwave on high for 2 minutes.
3
Mix in sugar, vanilla and egg.
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Add graham crumbs, coconut and nuts.
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Press into 9 inch square pan (I line it with parchment paper).
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Chill.
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For the filling:.
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Using and electric mixer, beat together all filling ingredients.
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Spread over base.
10
Chill.
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For the icing:.
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Melt chocolate with butter in saucepan on medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until smooth.
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Spread over filling.
14
Chill for about 10 minutes.
15
Score into bars to make cutting easier.
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Chill until set (a few hours or overnight).
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Cut into bars.

1270

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, ½ cup butter, softened, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter 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.

Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars

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