Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

{Bottom Layer}

1 stick butter (1/2 c.)

1/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. cocoa

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1/2 c. chopped pecans

1/2 c. coconut

{Second Layer}

1/4 c. butter

2 c. powdered sugar

3 tbsp. milk

2 tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix

{Third Layer}

3 sq. semisweet chocolate

2 tbsp. butter

Preparation:

{Bottom Layer}

Melt sugar, butter and cocoa in a double boiler. Let cool. Add egg and vanilla. Add graham cracker crumbs, nuts and coconut and mix well. Cover the bottom of an 8x8 pan with the mixture, packing it down well. Refrigerate.

Second Layer:

Cream the butter and pudding mix. Add milk and powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Spread over first layer and chill until firm.

{Third Layer}

Heat to melt. If too thick, add milk. Pour chocolate over top of second layer. Refrigerate. Cut into squares.

Makes 3 dozen.

Recipe video credit : http://www.joyofbaking.com/NanaimoBars.html