Nanaimo Bar Cookies

Submitted by Cynna

"Named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Cooking time is time to chill. Posted for ZWT II '06"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• Base

• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate (1 oz squares)
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg

• Filling

• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

• Glaze

• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Base.
2. Combine ingredients. Press into 9 inch square cake pan. Chill.
3. Filling.
4. Combine butter, milk, and custard powder. Blend in confectioner's sugar. Spread over base. Chill at least 15 minutes.
5. Glaze.
6. Partially melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and stir until melted. Spread over custard layer. Chill.
7. Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month. Makes 24 bars.
8. Serve chilled. They're rich, so small portions may be appropriate.
9. Variation: Add peppermint extract and green food coloring to the middle layer.

Reviews

[pogo_patti_12144367]

Very concerned about the raw eggs....Patti

 

[Mrs Thompson]

I am from Nanaimo. These might be good, but not a true Nanaimo Bar. Sorry.

 

[Dienia B.]

ive never had these before they are good .dee