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Nanaimo Bars

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 36

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp vanilla custard powder*
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Bottom Layer:
  • In a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt butter with granulated sugar and cocoa
  • Stir in egg and cook until thickened
  • Remove pan from heat, stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds
  • Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 in. pan
  • Middle Layer:
  • Using a mixer, beat butter, milk, custard powder, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy
  • Spread over the bottom crumb layer
  • Top Layer:
  • In a small sauce pan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat
  • Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
  • Once cooled but still liquid, spread over the creamy middle layer
  • Refrigerate until the layers are set
  • Using a sharp knife, cut into small squares