World famous snack!

Nanaimo Bars

Base
½ cup softened butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2½ tablespoons cocoa
½ square (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Filling
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon cream
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding (vanilla custard)
2 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar

Glaze
4 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons of butter

Procedure:

Base

Melt first 5 ingredients together.  Add egg and stir to cook and thicken.  Remove from heat.  Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts. Press into 9 inch square cake pan.  Chill.

Filling

Cream butter, milk, cream and custard powder.  Blend in confectioner's sugar. Spread over base.  Chill at least 15 minutes.

Glaze

Partially melt chocolate and butter over low heat.  Remove from heat and stir until melted.  Let cool. but still liquid and spread over middle layer.  Chill.

Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month. Makes 24 bars.

Serve chilled.