Nanaimo Bars

This is a very special recipe. My mother-in-law makes these every Christmas!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 5  tablespoons  cocoa
• 1  teaspoon real vanilla extract
• 1  egg
• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1  cup coconut
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla pudding mix
• 2  cups powdered sugar
• 4  ounces  baker's  semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. First Layer:
2. Melt and cook 3 minutes the first 5 ingredients (butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and egg). Add next 3 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and milk) stirring well. Remove from heat and press into a 9 x 9" pan. Cool.
3. Second Layer:
4. Add all ingredients (butter, milk, vanilla pudding powder and powdered sugar) into a medium size bowl or stand mixer bowl and mix well. Spread on cooled first layer.
5. Third Layer:
6. Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Spread on top of second layer.
7. Let cool and cut into 1" square pieces.