CRANBERRY NANAIMO BARS

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In Nanaimo, Canada, close to 200 tubbers (in every type of craft imaginable) entered the fun "bathrub race" competition in 1967 and amazingly, 47 completed the 36 mile course to Vancouver's Fisherman's Cove across the straits of Georgia. An annual event for more than 40 years, the "Great RACE" still starts and finishes in Nanaimo harbor but now covers a much more grueling course and includes a week-long celebration. Cook time includes chill time.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup angel flake coconut
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup cranberry sauce, finely chopped (with whole berries)
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur or orange juice)
2 tablespoons custard powder or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups icing sugar
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Base: Melt butter with chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in sugar and egg. Add crumbs, coconut and orange rind; mix well. Press into 9" square pan. Chill.
  • Cranberry Layer: Combine cranberry sauce and liqueur. Spread evenly over base. Custard Layer: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over base. Chill.
  • Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat or in microwave on med. power for 2 minutes, stir until melted. Spread evenly over filling. Chill. Let stand at room temperature for fifteen minutes before cutting into bars.
  • To store: Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before cutting.
  • To freeze: For longer storage, freeze bars before topping with chocolate and cutting. Thaw and spread with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 66.8, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.3, Protein 0.9

Tanveer Leghari
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These bars were a bit too crumbly for my liking.


Edress Zarang
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I found these bars to be a bit dry.


rems b
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Junayed Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, but these cranberry ones are pretty good.


Yofavvangelea
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


R_ijan B_uda
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These bars are the perfect combination of tart and sweet. I love the cranberry filling.


MD Tareq Ali
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I'm definitely going to try making these bars. They look so delicious.


Zakria Zakria
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Yum! These bars look amazing.


Chinyere Onoh
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These bars are so rich and decadent. I can't believe how easy they were to make!


Ashley Gomez
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I love the way these bars look! They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Thenuka Tashen
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These are the best Nanaimo bars I've ever had! The cranberry filling is tart and refreshing, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.


jenesis Casablanca
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Makayla Mollett
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My kids loved helping me make these bars. They were so easy to make and turned out delicious.


Stephanie Igonibo
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These Nanaimo bars were a huge hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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