Nanaimo Bars

31.07.2008 | Author: Cook | Posted in Canada
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Nanaimo Bars


Servings: 1
Ingredients: 

  • First layer:
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  • 1/2 c  Butter; unsalted
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  • 1/4 c  Sugar
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  • 5 tb Cocoa powder; unsweetened
    • 

  • 1    Egg; beaten
    • 

  • 1 3/4 c  Graham wafer crumbs
    • 

  • 1 c  Coconut; sweetened
    • 

  • 1/2 c  Almonds; finely chopped
    • 

  • Second layer:
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  • 1/2 c  Butter; unsalt, room temp
    • 

  • 3 tb Cream
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  • 2 tb Vanilla custard powder (eg.
    • 

  • 2 c  Icing sugar
    • 

  • Icing:
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  • 4 oz Chocolate; semisweet (4 sq)
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  • 2 tb Butter; unsalted
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For 1st Layer: Place butter, sugar and cocoa powder in double boiler over
barely simmering water. Stir occasionally till melted. Add egg and stir to
cook and thicken. Remove from heat and stir in graham wafer crumbs, coconut
and almonds. Press firmly in ungreased 8′ square pan. Chill.
For 2nd layer: Cream together butter, cream and custard powder together in
bowl. Gradually beat in icing sugar till light and fluffy. Spread over
first layer. Chill. For Icing: melt chocolate and butter in top of double
boiler over barely simmering water (or in microwave). Stir to combine. Cool
to room temp. Spread evenly over 2nd layer with spatula. Chill. Cut into
bars. MAKES: 16-24

a contest winner for best Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo, British Columbia. very
sweet! Source: Toronto Sun-contest winner

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