{"id":428,"date":"2010-04-05T18:12:59","date_gmt":"2010-04-06T01:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cookingwithcandra.com\/blog\/?p=428"},"modified":"2012-04-03T09:55:44","modified_gmt":"2012-04-03T16:55:44","slug":"nanaimo-bars-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingwithcandra.com\/blog\/2010\/04\/05\/nanaimo-bars-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Nanaimo Bars Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This is a favorite treat around our house. I usually only make them on special occasions such as Christmas or Easter. They are quite a rich treat and not something one should eat everyday, not that we wouldn’t enjoy one of these everyday… LOL!<\/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. Cream all of the ingredients for the middle layer together until smooth and of relatively stiff<\/li>\n
    2. Spread this butter cream mixture 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
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        • 1\/2 cup of Butter or Margarine<\/li>\n
        • 1 large Egg<\/li>\n
        • 1\/4 cup of Sugar<\/li>\n
        • 1 tsp of Vanilla<\/li>\n
        • 5 tbsps of Cocoa<\/li>\n
        • 1 and 1\/2 cups of Graham Wafer Crumbs<\/li>\n
        • 1 cup of Coconut<\/li>\n
        • 1 cup of Finely Chopped Nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Ingredients (Middle Layer):<\/h2>\n
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          • 2 cups of Icing Sugar<\/li>\n
          • 1\/4 cup of Butter, softened to room temperature<\/li>\n
          • 1 tbsp of Milk<\/li>\n
          • 1\/2 tsp of Vanilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Ingredients (Top Layer):<\/h2>\n
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            • 1 cup of Chocolate Chips<\/li>\n
            • 1 tbsp of Butter or Margarine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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