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Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened, divided

  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • ½ cup finely chopped almonds (Optional)

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons custard powder

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate

  • 2 teaspoons butter

Preparation

Step 1


Gather all ingredients.


Step 2


In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in egg and stir until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.


Step 3


Remove from the heat and mix in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8-inch pan.


Step 4


For the middle layer, beat remaining 1/2 cup softened butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.


Step 5


While the second layer is chilling, melt semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat.


Step 6


Spread melted chocolate mixture over chilled bars.


Step 7


Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.







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