support@streamerstogo.com

Free Shipping on Cookbook & More


Recipes

Nanaimo Bars

  • Desserts
Nanaimo Bars

These Nanaimo bars have three layers but are well worth the effort. My son is famous for making and taking these to work. I've heard other names, but everyone knows them as Nanaimo bars here in the Northwest. They are sold on British Columbia Ferries and at coffee stands.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened, divided

  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • ½ cup finely chopped almonds (Optional)

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons custard powder

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate

  • 2 teaspoons butter