Nanaimo Bars (Chocolate Slices)

These triple layered squares have a very chocolaty bottom layer, a sweet buttery custard centre and a firm chocolate top layer. They are very attractive on a cookie tray and taste divine. These have been a family favourite since I was a little kid. Prep time includes chilling time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 36 squares

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 5  tablespoons white sugar
• 5  tablespoons  cocoa
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  egg
• 2  cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1  cup  fine coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 2  tablespoons  custard powder
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 2  cups confectioners' sugar
• 3  ounces  semisweet chocolate
• 1  ounce  unsweetened chocolate
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Mix ½ cup butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and egg together in small saucepan.
2. Cook over low to medium heat until well mixed.
3. In large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts.
4. Pour chocolate mixture over top and mix well.
5. Pat into 9-inch square pan.
6. Chill.
7. Cream milk, custard powder and ¼ cup butter together.
8. Add confectioner’s sugar to make a firm, but soft spread.
9. Spread on top of first layer and chill again.
10. Melt chocolate and butter together.
11. Spread over previous layer and chill.
12. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before slicing.