Nanaimo Squares

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The quintessential Canadian classic.

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  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp cocoa
  • 1 tsp vanillla
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the first four ingredients and melt over hot water. Cool slightly and add the last four ingredients. Combine the two mixtures and press into a 9x9" pan.

Step 2

For the custard icing, combine 1/2 cup of melted butter, 2 cups of icing sugar, 2 tbsp of custard powder, and a 1/4 cup milk. Spread on the bottom layer and chill.

Step 3

Make chocolate icing: melt 4 squares of semisweet baking chocolate with 2 tsp butter. Spread on top.

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