→ Healty NANAIMO BARS

This easy NANAIMO BARS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

BOTTOM LAYER 1?2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1?4 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons cocoa 1 large egg, beaten 1 3?4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1?2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup fine coconut MIDDLE LAYER 1?2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder 2 cups icing sugar TOPPING 2?3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4 ounces chocolate 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine

DIRECTIONS

BOTTOM LAYER: Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler or heavy saucepan. Add egg & stir to cook & thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients& press firmly into an ungreased 9 x 9-inch pan. MIDDLE LAYER: Cream all ingredients together; beat until light. Spread over bottom layer. TOPPING: Melt chips & butter over low heat; cool. When cooled but still runny, spread over middle layer. Chill in refrigerator. Use a very sharp knife to cut into squares.

by: CountryLady