Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo Bars

Recipe by MARTHA J PAUL from allrecipes.com

Dessert 30 Mins.

Ingredients

16

16 servings

  • 1 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons butter

Instructions

  • In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in egg and stir until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and mix in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8-inch pan.
  • For the middle layer, beat remaining 1/2 cup softened butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.
  • While the second layer is chilling, melt semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat.
  • Spread melted chocolate mixture over chilled bars. Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Facts

Per 16 servings

  • Calories: 311
  • Carbohydrate: 34g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 26g

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