Rich Nanaimo Bars

Submitted by Andtototoo

"I have had this recipe for decades. I think that it was published in Sunset magazine. This recipe is very rich and has a strong chocolate flavor."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 2 1⁄4 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa, dry powdered type
• 1 egg
• 1 3⁄4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares

directions

1. In a fairly large saucepan combine 6 Table. butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
2. Stir on low until the butter melts.
3. Remove from heat and beat in the egg.
4. Blend in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts.
5. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-9" greased pan.
6. Bake 350F for 15-20 minutes until slightly darker.
7. Let cool.
8. Beat 1/2 cup butter with the remaining powdered sugar, the milk and the vanilla until fluffy.
9. Spread over the crust.
10. Melt 2 Table. butter with the 3 oz. chocolate squares.
11. Stir until smooth.
12. Spread over the filling and chill until serving time.

Reviews

[Cookin Char]

Very tastey and I get great compliments.<br/>Thank you