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Nanaimo Bars

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.  

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 pan with foil.
Bottom Layer
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight and cut into bars.

Notes

  • Ensure the bottom layer is completely cool before adding the middle layer.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.