Nanaimo Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Make crust: Grease a 9-inch square cake pan.
2. 2
   In a sauce pan combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat stirring constantly, until smooth and slightly thickened.
4. 4
   Stir in the remaining crust ingredients and press into prepared pan.
5. 5
   Make the creamy center: cream the butter and gradually beat in icing sugar and egg.
6. 6
   (this is where you can add different flavoring and food coloring if you like).
7. 7
   Spread over crumb mixture and chill for about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Make the chocolate topping: melt the chocolate and butter together over hot water or in a microwave, being careful not to burn.
9. 9
   Spread on top.
10. 10
    Chill until set.
11. 11
    Cut into squares with a sharp knife.