"Ahhh, Nanaimo Bars! The first dessert nibble to disappear at any Canadian bake sale, holiday celebration or even any pot luck party...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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6 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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¼ cup sugar
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1 egg
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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¾ cup chopped walnuts (or almonds or pecansMiddle Layer:)
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½ cup milk
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1 cup heavy cream
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4 tablespoons cornstarch
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¾ cups sugar
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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3 eggs
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1 egg yolk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extractChocolate Layer:
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1½ cups 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)