Nanaimo Bars

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Directions

Gather all ingredients.

Ingredients to make nanaimo bars

In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in egg and stir until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.

A metal bowl with chocolate sauce being whisked together, set over a pot of simmering bowl

Remove from the heat and mix in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8×8-inch pan.

A square baking dish with a layer of chocolate coconut cookie crumb crust

For the middle layer, beat remaining 1/2 cup softened butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.

A square baking pan with a layer of custard on top of a coconut chocolate cookie layer

While the second layer is chilling, melt semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat.

A glass measuring cup with melted chocolate and melted butter

Spread melted chocolate mixture over chilled bars.

A square baking dish with a layer of chocolate coconut cookie crust topped with custard, topped with chocolate

Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.