Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars
from "food and whine" - http://www.fortysomething.ca/2010/01/peanut_butter_nanaimo_bars.php
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INGREDIENTS
NutritionFor the Base
- 1⁄2cup butter
- 1⁄4cup sugar
- 1
- 1⁄4cup cocoa
- 1 1⁄2cups graham wafer crumbs
- 1⁄4cup coconut
- 1⁄2
For the Middle Layer
- 1⁄2cup smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 2cups confectioners' sugar
- 1⁄4cup milk
- 2tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2teaspoon vanilla
For the Top Layer
- 2tablespoons butter
- 4ounces semisweet chocolate
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DIRECTIONS
- In a saucepan mix together butter, sugar and the beaten egg. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and slightly thickened.
- In a large bowl mix together the graham wafer crumbs, coconut and finely chopped peanuts. Add the butter egg mixture and mix well. Press evenly into an foil or parchment lined 8-inch square pan and chill for 15 minutes.
- Beat together peanut butter, butter, icing sugar, and milk until smooth. (I like to do a taste test and sometimes add a bit more peanut butter). Spread over the base. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a double-boiler over hot water or in the microwave. Spread over middle layer. Chill until firm and then cut into squares.
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