Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo bars, a no-bake layered bar dessert, are quintessentially Canadian and popular here around Christmas time.
Servings: 1 9x13 tray of bars
Equipment
- 1 Large saucepan
- 1 stand mixer
- 1 9x13 Casserole dish
- 1 Microwave safe bowl
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 10 tbsp cocoa powder (1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Middle Layer
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups icing sugar or confectioner's sugar
- 4 tbsp vanilla custard powder
- 6 tbsp milk (3/8 cup)
Top Layer
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 oz bittersweet or dark chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Base In a saucepan on medium heat, melt butter, sugar, cocoa and vanilla together and stir until smooth. Add beaten eggs, stir until combined; remove from heat. Add coconut, almonds and graham cracker crumbs; stir together. Spread mixture onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Refrigerate.
- Prepare middle layer In a stand mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add icing sugar and custard powder. Cream together until light and fluffy. Add milk, beat on medium high until fluffy. Spread over base layer. Refrigerate.
- Prepare top layer Melt chocolate and butter together, mix until smooth. Pour over middle layer and spread evenly to coat. Refrigerate. Cut into bars and enjoy.
Notes
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