Nanaimo bars

Name: Nanaimo bars
Ingredients: For the bottom layer; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 5 tablespoons cocoa; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut; 1 1/2 cups (about 20 crackers) finely crumbled graham crackers; 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (almonds are traditional; pecans or walnuts work well, too); For the middle layer; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons Bird’s Custard Powder, or substitute vanilla pudding powder (instant); 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted; For the top layer; 4 ounces chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter

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INGREDIENTS

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For the bottom layer

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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

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1/4 cup sugar

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5 tablespoons cocoa

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1 large egg, beaten

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1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

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1 1/2 cups (about 20 crackers) finely crumbled graham crackers

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1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (almonds are traditional; pecans or walnuts work well, too)

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For the middle layer

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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

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2 tablespoons heavy cream

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2 tablespoons Bird’s Custard Powder, or substitute vanilla pudding powder (instant)

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2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

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For the top layer

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4 ounces chocolate, coarsely chopped

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1 1/2 tablespoons butter

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