Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"In spite of food fads, fitness programs, and health concerns, we must never lose sight of a beautifully conceived meal."--Julia Child

Original Nanaimo Bars Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Original Nanaimo Bars is from The Hansen Family & Friends Cookbook , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup unseetened cocoa powder
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp. milk
2 Tbsp. egg custard mix powder- Bird's
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
4 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Mix 1/2 cup butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla
and cocoa. Place in top of double boiler over boiling wated and cook and stir until mixture resembles custard.
Combine crumbs, coconut and nuts.
Add the cocoa mixture to the crumb mixture and mix well. Spread and press tightly into 9-inch square pan.
Cream 1/4 cup butter, milk, custard powder and powdered sugar. Spread over mixture in pan.
Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot water. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and blend well. Spread over custard layer. Let set. Refrigerate.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes 3 dozen bars.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Every bakery on Vancover Island carries these yummy bars. Nanaimo is the name of a small town on the island.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

174W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!