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nanaimo bars

lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

This recipe was a contest winner for best Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo, British Columbia. They are very sweet! From the Toronto Sun.

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yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For nanaimo bars

  • FIRST LAYER:
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 5 Tbsp
    cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 3/4 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 c
    coconut, sweetened
  • 1/2 c
    almonds, finely chopped
  • SECOND LAYER:
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 Tbsp
    cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    vanilla custard powder
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • ICING:
  • 4 oz
    semisweet chocolate (4 squares)
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter

How To Make nanaimo bars

  • 1
    For 1st Layer: Place butter, sugar and cocoa powder in double boiler over barely simmering water.
  • 2
    Stir occasionally until melted.
  • 3
    Add egg and stir to cook and thicken.
  • 4
    Remove from heat and stir in graham wafer crumbs, coconut and almonds.
  • 5
    Press firmly in ungreased 8-inch square pan. Chill.
  • 6
    For 2nd layer: Cream together butter, cream and custard powder together in bowl.
  • 7
    Gradually beat in icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 8
    Spread over first layer. Chill.
  • 9
    For Icing: Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler over barely simmering water (or in microwave).
  • 10
    Stir to combine.
  • 11
    Cool to room temperature.
  • 12
    Spread evenly over 2nd layer with spatula. Chill.
  • 13
    Cut into bars.
  • 14
    MAKES: 16-24 bars
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