Description
Nanaimo Bars are decadent layered chocolate treats that are easy to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the crushed graham crackers, cocoa powder, icing sugar, desiccated coconut, and softened butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Incorporate the beaten egg into the mixture and stir until everything is well combined. Firmly press this mixture into the base of a greased 8-inch square baking dish to form an even layer.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the icing sugar, milk, and vanilla essence. Mix in the cooled chocolate mixture until you achieve a silky consistency. Spread this chocolate layer evenly over the graham cracker base.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the semi-sweet chocolate with 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Pour this chocolate mixture over the previous layer and spread it out evenly.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours or until the layers are firm. Once set, slice into squares and enjoy your delightful treat.
Notes
- For an added crunch, mix in 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans or hazelnuts into the graham cracker layer.
- To create a festive minty flavor, incorporate 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the chocolate layer for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg