Nanaimo Bars

Named after the West-Coast city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, this layered cookie bar is one of Canada's favorite and best known confections.

Recipe Ingredients:

Base:
2 squares (2-ounces) semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg

Filling:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
2 cups powdered sugar

Glaze:
4 squares (4-ounces) semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter

Cooking Directions:

1. For Base: Combine ingredients. Press into 9-inch square cake pan. Chill.
2. For Filling: Combine butter, milk, and custard powder. Blend in powdered sugar. Spread over base. Chill at least 15 minutes.
3. For Glaze: Partially melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and stir until melted. Spread over custard layer. Serve chilled.
4. Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month.

Makes 24 bars.