Nanaimo Bars (ooey, gooey, chocolatey goodness)
Erica
ingredients
- 1 Cup butter at room temperature
- 2 1/4 Cups powdered sugar
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Double recipe if using a 9 by 13 pan
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened flaked dried coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
directions
- 1
1. In a 1-2 quart saucepan heat melt 6 Tablespoons butter; let cool slightly. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat melted butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and the egg until well blended. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, pecans, and cocoa powder.
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2. Press dough evenly into a buttered and floured 8 inch square baking pan. Bake 20 minutes then let cool completely.
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3. In a bowl beat with and electric mixer 1/2 cup butter, remaining 2 cups powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
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4. In a saucepan on low heat combine 2 tablespoons butter and chocolate until melted. Spread evenly over filling. Cover and chill until filling is firm enough to cut neatly, about 2 hours. Cut into 25 squares
Source: Erica
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