Nanaimo Bars
User Reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
16 squares
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Nanaimo Bars
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Nanaimo bars are one of those desserts no one can resist! A chocolatey nutty base topped with a sweet buttery custard layer and more chocolate.
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Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ⅔ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 egg
Middle Layer
- 3 tablespoons custard powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Top Layer
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips about ¾ cup
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 pan with foil.
Bottom Layer
- In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients in the bottom layer until well combined. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 11 minutes. Cool completely.
Middle Layer
- Combine custard powder, milk & vanilla. Add butter and mix until combined. Beat in powdered sugar and mix until well combined and fluffy. Spread over the bottom layer and refrigerate.
Top Layer
- Microwave chocolate and oil on 40% power about 45 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave at 15-second increments until smooth & melted. Spread over custard layer and refrigerate for about 5 minutes. Remove from fridge and score lines for cutting.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight and cut into bars.
Notes
- Ensure the bottom layer is completely cool before adding the middle layer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
422
(21%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
444IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 444IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
66 reviews
Excellent
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