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Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars
These Nanaimo Bars are a great twist on a classic dessert, combining chocolate, coconut, and mint-flavored custard!
Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 425 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 egg
Mint Layer
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons custard powder
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- green food coloring
Top Layer
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients for the bottom layer until well combined. Press into prepared pan and bake 11 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat all ingredients for the mint layer on medium until completely combined. Spread over the cooled base. Refrigerate until set.
- Microwave chocolate chips and oil on medium heat until just melted. Spread over mint layer. Cool completely and cut into squares.
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Notes
- It is important that all layers are cooled completely or the mint layer will melt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
425
(21%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
460IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.