{"id":1638,"date":"2012-04-01T09:44:43","date_gmt":"2012-04-01T16:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cookingwithcandra.com\/blog\/?p=1638"},"modified":"2012-04-03T10:02:22","modified_gmt":"2012-04-03T17:02:22","slug":"delicious-nanaimo-bar-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingwithcandra.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/01\/delicious-nanaimo-bar-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Delicious Nanaimo Bar Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nanaimo Bars are a favorite treat around our house. I usually only make them on special occasions such as Christmas or Easter, but they make a delicious treat any time of the year!<\/p>\n

My Nanaimo Bars are a little bit different than the traditional. For a filling I use butter cream frosting instead of pudding or pastry cream, but you can give any of those a try. Here are my recipes for making each of those fillings:<\/p>\n

Butter Cream Frosting<\/a>
\nPudding<\/a>
\nPastry Cream<\/a><\/p>\n

Directions (Bottom Crust):<\/h2>\n

Yield: One 8″ or 9″ square pan<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. In a large saucepan, combine the following ingredients: 1\/2 Cup of Butter or Margarine, 1 Large Egg, 1\/4 Cup of Sugar, 1 teaspoon of Vanilla and 5 Tablespoons of Cocoa<\/li>\n
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.<\/li>\n
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the following ingredients: 1 and 1\/2 Cups of Graham Wafer Crumbs, 1 Cup of Coconut, 1 Cup of finely Chopped Nuts.<\/li>\n
  4. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of a buttered 8 or 9 inch square pan.<\/li>\n
  5. Set pan in the refrigerator until chilled thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Directions (Middle Layer):<\/h2>\n

    Yield: One 8″ or 9″ square pan<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Make the butter cream frosting using this recipe: butter cream frosting<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    2. Spread the butter cream evenly over the first layer and refrigerate until chilled thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Directions (Top Layer):<\/h2>\n

      Yield: One 8″ or 9″ square pan<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips along with 1 tbsp of Butter or Margarine in a small saucepan over very low heat or in the microwave.<\/li>\n
      2. Drizzle over middle layer and refrigerate until set.<\/li>\n
      3. Cut into squares and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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        Ingredients (Bottom Layer):<\/h2>\n