Dessert

Canadian Nanaimo Bars is for Dessert.

Canadian Nanaimo Bars takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Canadian Nanaimo Bars takes 75 minutes to cook.

Canadian Nanaimo Bars makes 24 servings.

The ingredients for Canadian Nanaimo Bars are:

These rich no-bake squares come from the city of Nanaimo in western Canada.

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups graham crakcer crumbs (36 crackers)
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/4 cup half and half, light cream or milk
3 tbsp. vanilla custard mix (half of a 2.9 oz. package)
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut up
4 tsp. butter (no substitutes)

Here is how you make Canadian Nanaimo Bars:

For Crust: Combine the 1/2 cup butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, egg and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook and stir till butter is melted and mixture is well combined and just starts to bubble. Remove from heat. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts. Press onto the bottom of a 9x9x2 inch baking pan. Set aside.For Filling: Beat together the 1/4 cup softened butter, half and half, and vanilla custard mix in a medium mixing bowl. Beat in powdered sugar till light in texture. Carefully spread filling evenly over crust. Cover and chill till firm (about 1 hour).For Topping: Heat and stir semisweet chocolate and the 4 teaspoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat till combined. Spread over filling. Cover and chill till firm. When cutting them into squares, use a very sharp knife, warmed under hot water to help prevent cracking the chocolate topping.Cut into squares. Makes 24 bars (43 g each)Number of Servings: 24Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENMCCL.

The nutritional information for Canadian Nanaimo Bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 24
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 211.6

• Total Fat: 14.3 g
• Cholesterol: 31.5 mg
• Sodium: 117.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
• Protein: 1.7 g