Grandma Lily's Nanaimo Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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My Grandma-in-law brought this recipe with her when she moved from Alberta, Canada many years ago to the States. It is a staple at Christmas, and a very rich, special dessert. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons cocoa |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 cups graham cracker crumbs |
1 cup coconut flakes |
1/4 cup butter |
2 cups powdered sugar |
1 tablespoon custard powder (byrd's) |
2 baking chocolate squares |
1 tablespoon butter |
Directions:
1. Stir butter, sugar, and cocoa till smooth.
2. Add egg and vanilla.
3. Heat in a double boiler until melted.
4. Remove heat adn add crumbs and coconut.
5. Mix well and spread in a 9x12 pan.
6. Let cool- this is the crust layer.
7. Mix the butter, powdered sugar and custard powder with a little milk until smooth.
8. This is the icing middle layer.
9. Melt 2 squared of baking chocolated with 1 Tablespoon of butter
10. Pour over the top.
11. Refrigerate till firm, cut and serve.
12. Must be kept in the fridge.
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