Growing up in Canada this has to be one of our favorite desserts. They are hard to find in the States and non-existent in Mexico so here is a recipe that you can recreate your own, or try them for the first time. They are divine. I don't know anyone who doesn't like these. I think my mom would keep a year supply of these babies in stock if she could. They are THAT good. ~BJ
Mom's Nanaimo Bars
recipe by Laurel Udall
First Layer:
1 package of Graham crackers
1 stick of melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup coconut
Combine in a food processor, or in a zip lock bag and a rolling pin. Firmly press into a 9x12 casserole dish, greased. Bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes.
Second Layer:
1 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. instant vanilla pudding mix
Cream all ingredients together. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Third Layer:
2 cups Chocolate chips
1 TBS butter
In a bowl combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave for 2-3 minutes stopping every 30 seconds to stir until melted. Spread on the top layer and refrigerate until chocolate sets.
those sound fantastic! i'm gonna give them a try!
ReplyDeleteRobin Hood made a Nanaimo Bar mix in a big box that made an 8" square pan - but they quit making it! I even wrote to the headquarters in Ontario, and they said it didn't sell well enough. I was so bummed!
ReplyDeleteI was also disappointed to find the mix was discontinued - I'd wanted to send some to friends in Manhattan. But it's easy to make. This is supposed to be the ultimate recipe: winner of best recipe for nanaimo bars in a contest put on by the City of Nanaimo!
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