Best Grandma Chases Nanaimo Bars Recipes

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NANAIMO BARS



Nanaimo Bars image

My mother taught me to make these rich, delicious bar cookies when I was young. Though I've tried many variations, I always come back to this old favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from the heat; blend in sugar, cocoa, vanilla, egg, crumbs and coconut. Also add nuts if desired. Press into a 9-in. square pan. In a small bowl, cream 1/4 cup butter, pudding mix, milk and sugar. Spread over crumb layer; chill. Melt chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter; spread over pudding layer. Chill before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA LILY'S NANAIMO BARS



Grandma Lily's Nanaimo Bars image

My Grandma-in-law brought this recipe with her when she moved from Alberta, Canada many years ago to "the States." It is a staple at Christmas, and a very rich, special dessert.

Provided by ttreber

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon custard powder (Byrd's)
2 baking chocolate squares
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Stir butter, sugar, and cocoa till smooth.
  • Add egg and vanilla.
  • Heat in a double boiler until melted.
  • Remove heat adn add crumbs and coconut.
  • Mix well and spread in a 9x12 pan.
  • Let cool- this is the crust layer.
  • Mix the butter, powdered sugar and custard powder with a little milk until smooth.
  • This is the icing middle layer.
  • Melt 2 squared of baking chocolated with 1 Tablespoon of butter
  • Pour over the top.
  • Refrigerate till firm, cut and serve.
  • Must be kept in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 196.2, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 35.1, Protein 2.7

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