Nanaimo Bars

Name: Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 5 tbsp. cocoa powder; 1 egg, beaten; 1-3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1 cup coconut flakes; 1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 tbsp. whipping cream; 2 tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 squares semisweet chocolate; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter

13 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1-3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tbsp. whipping cream
2 tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups powdered sugar
4 squares semisweet chocolate
2 tbsp. unsalted butter

Directions

1

For Crust: Melt butter, sugar and cocoa together; add eggs stirring constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
2

Remove from heat.
3

Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts.
4

Press firmly into 8x8-inch pan.
5

For Filling: Cream butter, whipping cream,, pudding mix and powdered sugar together.
6

Beat until light.
7

Spread over crust.
8

For Topping: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat; cool.
9

When cool but still liqued,pour over filling and chill in refrigerator for 4 hours before serving.
10

Cut in squares to serve.
11

Keep unused portion refrigerated.