Nanaimo Bars

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted; 1 egg; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract; 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar; 2 cups (500 mL) hazelnut flour (see Variations); 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened desiccated coconut; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, softened; 3 tbsp (45 mL) milk; 1/4 cup (50 mL) GF custard powder (optional) (see Notes); 2 cups ( 500 mL) GF sifted confectioners (icing) sugar; 1 tsp (5 mL) shortening; 1 to 2 oz (30 to 60 g) semi-sweet chocolate, cut into 6 pieces; 9-inch (2.5 L) square pan, lightly greased

15 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted
1 egg
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1/3 cup (75 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
2 cups (500 mL) hazelnut flour (see Variations)
1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened desiccated coconut
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, softened
3 tbsp (45 mL) milk
1/4 cup (50 mL) GF custard powder (optional) (see Notes)
2 cups ( 500 mL) GF sifted confectioners (icing) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) shortening
1 to 2 oz (30 to 60 g) semi-sweet chocolate, cut into 6 pieces
9-inch (2.5 L) square pan, lightly greased

Directions

1

Base: In a large bowl, blend together melted butter, egg and vanilla.
2

Add cocoa, sugar, hazelnut flour, coconut and walnuts.
3

Stir until combined.
4

Spread evenly in prepared pan.
5

Chill completely.
6

Filling: In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter.
7

Slowly add milk, custard powder, if using, and confectioners sugar.
8

Mix until combined.
9

Spread over base and chill.
10

Glaze: In a small bowl, microwave shortening and chocolate on Medium for 1 to 2 minutes.
11

Stir until completely melted.
12

Drizzle in ribbons over chilled filling.
13

Refrigerate before cutting into squares.
14

Variations:
15

Substitute gluten-free white cake crumbs, almond flour or pecan flour for hazelnut flour.
16

For a more traditional thick glaze, melt together 3 to 4 oz (90 to 120 g) semisweet chocolate and 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter.
17

Substitute an equal amount of instant vanilla pudding mix for custard powder.