Nanaimo Bars

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or 1/4 cup of each if desired) or 1/2 cup coconut (or 1/4 cup of each if desired)
• 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup cream

Recipe

• 1 to make the crust, in a microwave safe mixing bowl, melt together 1 stick of butter and the unsweetened chocolate in the microwave oven 30 seconds at a time, stirring every 30 seconds till melted.
• 2 then add the graham cracker crumbs and nuts and/or coconut and stir until blended.
• 3 press into a 9 inch square pan and chill until firm.
• 4 then make the filling by combining the pudding powder, 1/3 cup butter, boiling water, and powdered sugar using a mixer or food processor.
• 5 spread this over the chilled crust and refrigerate for an hour while making the top layer.
• 6 melting together the semi sweet chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted and mixed well.
• 7 spread evenly over the chilled bars and refrigerate until firm then cut into bars.
• 8 cover and store refrigerated.