Nanaimo Bars

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients: Crust; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or 1/4 cup of each if desired) or 1/2 cup coconut (or 1/4 cup of each if desired); Filling; 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup boiling water; 2 cups powdered sugar; Top layer; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1/2 cup cream

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Crust
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans (or 1/4 cup of each if desired) or 1/2 cup coconut (or 1/4 cup of each if desired)
Filling
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup boiling water
2 cups powdered sugar
Top layer
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup cream

Directions

1

To make the crust, in a microwave safe mixing bowl, melt together 1 stick of butter and the unsweetened chocolate in the microwave oven 30 seconds at a time, stirring every 30 seconds till melted.
2

Then add the graham cracker crumbs and nuts and/or coconut and stir until blended.
3

Press into a 9 inch square pan and chill until firm.
4

Then make the filling by combining the pudding powder, 1/3 cup butter, boiling water, and powdered sugar using a mixer or food processor.
5

Spread this over the chilled crust and refrigerate for an hour while making the top layer.
6

Melting together the semi sweet chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted and mixed well.
7

Spread evenly over the chilled bars and refrigerate until firm then cut into bars.
8

Cover and store refrigerated.