THE ORIGINAL NANAIMO BARS

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Nanaimo Bars are a traditional Canadian bar cookie whose origins are in Nanaimo, British Columbia. My Mom used to make these when I was a child. She was from Canada & this is not your normal desert! Very rich and wonderful!

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa (Fry's Coco)
1 egg
1 3/4 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup almonds
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons bird's custard mix
2 cups icing sugar
4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • BOTTOM LAYER: Melt first 3 ingredients in top of a double boiler.
  • Add egg and stir to cook and thicken Remove from heat.
  • Stir in crumbs, coconut and nuts.
  • Press firmly into an ungreased 8 X 8 pan.
  • SECOND LAYER: Cream butter, cream, custard powder and icing sugar together well.
  • Beat until light.
  • Spread over bottom layer.
  • THIRD LAYER: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
  • Cool
  • When cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator.

Anita Collins
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I love that these Nanaimo bars can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Kellie Detamore
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These Nanaimo bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate graham cracker crust is the perfect base for the creamy custard filling and the chocolate ganache topping.


omukiliza david
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I've never made Nanaimo bars before, but these were so easy to follow and they turned out amazing! I will definitely be making these again.


murshid siddiqui
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These Nanaimo bars are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Stanley Sirnoe
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I love the combination of flavors in these Nanaimo bars. The chocolate graham cracker crust, the creamy custard filling, and the chocolate ganache topping are all perfect together.


thurai kulanayagam
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These Nanaimo bars are delicious! The custard filling is so creamy and the chocolate ganache topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Aongchai Chak
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I've made these Nanaimo bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Anuar Rifati
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These Nanaimo bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.


Md Mafug
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I made these Nanaimo bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Richman Rufu
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These Nanaimo bars are the best I've ever had! The combination of the chocolate graham cracker crust, the creamy custard filling, and the chocolate ganache topping is perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.