Nanaimo Bars

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
Nanaimo Bars