Nanaimo Bars Recipe

  American Dessert

Ingredients:
Base
2 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup cocnut
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cupt chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Filling
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
2 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar

Glaze
4 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
Procedure:

Directions:
Base
Combine ingredients. Press into 9 inch square cake pan. Chill.

Filling
Combine butter, milk, and custard powder. Blend in confectioner's sugar. Spread over base. Chill at least 15 minutes.

Glaze
Partially melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and sitr until melted. Spread over custard layer. Chill.
Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month.
Serve chilled. They're rich, so small portions may be appropriate.

Variation: Add peppermint extract and green food coloring to the middle layer.
Makes 24 bars.

Nanaimo Bars
 

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