CAPPUCCINO NANAIMO BARS

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Nanaimo Bars are a British Columbian classic, and this recipe is by Anna Olson as featured on her Sugar-program on Food Network Canada.

Provided by kolibri

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 64 mini-bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 cup unsweetened coconut, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups icing sugar, sifted
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and prepare a 8-inch square pan by greasing bottom and sides with vegetable oil or spray.
  • For base, melt butter and stir in sugar. Sift cocoa powder into mixture and blend well. Whisk together egg and vanilla extract and add. Blend in chocolate cookie crumbs, coconut and chopped walnuts until evenly incorporated. Press into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then chill for 20 minutes.
  • For cappuccino filling, beat butter by hand until smooth and beat in custard powder. Heat milk with coffee powder to dissolve and cool to room temperature. Add milk to butter mixture a stir in sifted icing sugar a cup at a time, combining well. Spread over base and chill while preparing topping.
  • For topping, melt chocolate and butter over a pot of gently simmering water. Pour over vanilla filling and spread to cover evenly. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • To serve, slice with a hot, dry knife into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 22.6, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 1.4

Z A Y E R
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These are the best Nanaimo bars I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again.


Said Mohd
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


gabri lundy
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These bars were a complete disaster. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ariel Garcia
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Mukhiya Joker
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The cappuccino Nanaimo bars were a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved them.


desha moni
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Kelly Touchet
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly, but they still tasted great.


Angelica Hernandez
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.


mistressmary matt
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed these bars. The coffee flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Paul Holmes
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These were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


Mark Hilton
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These bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love how the coffee flavor comes through in the frosting.


sassy bougie wa uthiru
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These cappuccino Nanaimo bars were a hit at my last dinner party! They're so rich and decadent, with a perfect balance of coffee and chocolate flavors.


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