Nanaimo Bar Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate (1 oz squares)
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

• 1 base.
• 2 combine ingredients. press into 9 inch square cake pan. chill.
• 3 filling.
• 4 combine butter, milk, and custard powder. blend in confectioner's sugar. spread over base. chill at least 15 minutes.
• 5 glaze.
• 6 partially melt chocolate and butter. remove from heat and stir until melted. spread over custard layer. chill.
• 7 store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month. makes 24 bars.
• 8 serve chilled. they're rich, so small portions may be appropriate.
• 9 variation: add peppermint extract and green food coloring to the middle layer.