DRIZZLED NANAIMO BARS

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Nobody knows for sure who invented Nanaimo bars, but nearly everyone who makes these creamy, chocolaty Canadian goodies knows how quickly they disappear. -Alice Maysick, Berrien Center, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups confectioners' sugar
GLAZE:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla., In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, coconut and walnuts. Stir in chocolate mixture until blended. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the butter, milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; spread over crust., For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over filling. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

sidra salahuddin
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I've never made Nanaimo bars before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Sienna Vazquez
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the custard layer next time.


Naila Baloch
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Dj Classic
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These bars were delicious! The custard layer was creamy and smooth, and the chocolate and coconut layers were rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Fayz Khan
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I've never made Nanaimo bars before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Samira Mahamed
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the custard layer next time.


Friiz 999
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Shawn Dingman
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These bars were delicious! The custard layer was creamy and smooth, and the chocolate and coconut layers were rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Kind Blessed
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bushnoughtdye
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These Nanaimo bars were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of chocolate, coconut, and custard was divine. I will definitely be making these again.