NANAIMO COOKIE BARS

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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Try this easier cookie-mix take on a classic layered chocolate and vanilla bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped nut topping or chopped walnuts
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
4 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until well mixed. Spread into pan; press lightly. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In another large bowl, stir together powdered sugar and pudding mix. Add 1/3 cup butter and the milk; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth (filling will be very thick). Spoon over cookie base; press evenly to cover. Refrigerate while making topping.
  • In small microwaveable bowl, microwave topping ingredients uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate uncovered until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Use foil to lift bars from pan; pull foil from sides of bars. Cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

Layla Knazze
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I'm not a big fan of Nanaimo bars, but I have to admit that these are pretty good.


Iwona Kułakowska
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Thanuja Nimsara
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overbaked them.


Quarban Mallah
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Nanaimo bars are my favorite Canadian dessert. This recipe is a great way to make them at home.


Damien Smith
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.


Faizan Aamir
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I love the combination of chocolate, coconut, and nuts in these bars. They're the perfect treat for a sweet tooth.


Jason Sinclair
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These bars are delicious, but they're a bit too sweet for me. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Royal Niranjan
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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.


Javi
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These bars are a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loves them.


Waqas Vicky
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Title Examiner237
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These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just mix everything together and bake it.


Raja Raheem
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate and nuts balance out the coconut flavor perfectly.


Botlenyana Moorosi
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Mudassir Mujtaba
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Nanaimo bars are a classic Canadian dessert, and this recipe is a great way to make them. The bars are rich, decadent, and have a perfect balance of chocolate, coconut, and nuts.