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Claire Merritt
By Claire Merritt

Nanaimo Bars

9 steps
Prep:45min
Nanaimo bars are delicious treats for over the holiday, but now, you can make them at home no matter what time of year it is! Pro tip: Make this from the bottom up!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:05:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
8
Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories110.7 kcal (6%)
Total Fat6.7 g (10%)
Carbs12.9 g (5%)
Sugars10.8 g (12%)
Protein1.1 g (2%)
Sodium14.7 mg (1%)
Fiber0.8 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Bottom layer

Step 1
Melt first 3 ingredients on top of double boiler or in heavy saucepan.
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Step 2
Add beaten egg and stir to cool and thiken.
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Step 3
Remove from heat. Stir in Graham craker crumbs, coconut and nuts.
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Step 4
Press firmly into an ungreased 9x9 pan.

Second layer

Step 5
Cream butter, milk, custard powder and icing sugar together. Beat until light. Spread combination over the bottom layer.
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Top layer

Step 6
Melt chocolate chips over low heat, using a pot (if needed, add in half a cup of milk).
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Step 7
Let the melted chocolate cool. When cooled but still runny, spread the mixture onto the second layer.
Step 8
Chill in the refrigerator.
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Step 9
After an hour, use a sharp knife and cut into rectangles.
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