PEANUT BUTTER NANAIMO BAR (CANADA)
There are a number of stories as to where this cookie came from. It's thought to be native to Nanaimo, British Columbia (hence the name), and it gained widespread popularity in the 1950s. Whatever its origins, we loved it. We added the twist of peanut butter to make a simple, delicious, no-bake bar cookie that's super kid-friendly and freezes well.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 5 dozen bars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line an 8 by 8-inch baking pan or casserole with aluminum foil, with long flaps hanging over each edge.
- For the cookie: Put the butter in a heatproof medium bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer over medium-low heat. Set the bowl over, but not touching, the water. Once the butter is melted, add the sugar and cocoa, and stir to combine. Add the egg and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until warm to the touch and slightly thickened (it should be about the consistency of hot fudge), about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in graham crumbs, coconut and nuts. Press the dough firmly into the prepared pan. (Save the pan of water for melting the chocolate.)
- For the filling: Beat the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light. Spread over the cookie and freeze while you prepare the chocolate glaze.
- For the glaze: Put the chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl, and set over the barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. (Alternatively, put the chocolate and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft, about 1 minute. Stir, and continue to heat until completely melted, about 1 minute more.). When cool but still runny, pour the chocolate layer over the chilled peanut butter layer and carefully smooth out with an offset spatula. Freeze 30 minutes.
- To serve, remove from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Pull out of the pan using the foil flaps and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife. Serve cool or at room temperature.
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Hamza saeed Raja
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. The bars were also very easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making
Penny Johnson
[email protected]These bars were very easy to make and they turned out great! The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet and satisfying t
Sajid Guli
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend using less sugar in the recipe if you don't like your
Rishi Yadav
[email protected]I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. The peanut butter flavor is very rich and the chocolate and coconut add a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet
Nirmal Kc
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet and satisfying treat.
King Khaskheli
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The bars were very easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Hifza Malik
[email protected]These bars were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I loved the combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and coconut. The bars were also very rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looki
Altanzagas Gantumur
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. The bars were also very easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Ladan 880
[email protected]I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. The bars were also very easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making
Josh Domond
[email protected]These bars were very easy to make and they turned out great! The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet and satisfying t
Amritpal singh
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend using less sugar in the recipe if you don't like your
S J fitness house
[email protected]I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. The peanut butter flavor is very rich and the chocolate and coconut add a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet
Alexqurjd Jekdm
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The peanut butter flavor was very rich and the chocolate and coconut added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet and satisfying treat.
Suleiman Mikdad
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The bars were very easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Asifshahzad Shahzad
[email protected]These bars were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I loved the combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and coconut. The bars were also very rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looki
Abdul Jalil
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these bars were. I'm not usually a fan of peanut butter, but the combination of flavors in these bars was perfect. The peanut butter was rich and creamy, the chocolate was decadent, and the coconut added a
Milica Milovic
[email protected]These peanut butter Nanaimo bars were a hit! The combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and coconut is always a winner. The bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.