The Best Nanaimo Bars

🧂 Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened dutch processed cocoa (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup coconut unsweetened
• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons custard powder
• 3 tablespoons cream (heavy, whole or whipping cream)
• ¼ cup butter (softened)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate (chopped)

Instructions

• 1 In a medium pot over low/medium heat melt the butter, whisk in the sugar, cocoa
  and vanilla until smooth. Remove from the heat and slowly add the beaten egg,
  whisking quick and hard, place the pot back on the heat (low/medium) and
  continue to cook for approximately 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and
  thickens.
• 2 In a small bowl whisk together the crumbs, coconut, chopped nuts and salt.
• 3 Remove from the heat and stir in the crumb mixture, combine well. Press the
  mixture into a lightly greased and floured 8 inch square pan. Chill while making
  the 2nd layer.
• 4 In a medium bowl whisk together the powdered sugar and custard powder, add the
  cream and butter and beat until fluffy. Spread over the 1st layer. Refrigerate 1
  hour to set.
• 5 In a medium pot melt together the butter, milk and chopped chocolate until
  smooth. Let cool, then spread evenly over the 2nd layer. Refrigerate for at
  least 1 hour or until firm. Cut and serve. Enjoy!

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