nanaimo bars
These bars are named after Nanaimo British Columbia and are a staple everywhere there. They are so rich and delicious. Creamy chocolatey and no baking.
prep time
1 Hr 30 Min
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
many
Ingredients
- BOTTOM LAYER
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- FILLING
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 tablespoons french vanilla pudding powder
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- TOPPING
- 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
How To Make nanaimo bars
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Step 1For the first layer. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Whisk in the egg and vanilla and remove from heat. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts. Press into a greased 8 inch square pan and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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Step 2for the filling Cream the butter with a mixer. Beat in the cream and pudding powder. Beat in the powdered sugar slowly. Spread over the first layer and place in fridge until firm.
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Step 3for the topping Melt the chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat. Once smooth and melted spread over filling layer and place back into the fridge until chocolate has hardened. Cut into squares.
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