Nanaimo Bars....a decadent recipe

This is one more of our favorite Christmas treats that I wanted to share. I got this recipe from a friend in Canada over 20 years ago. It is absolutely my favorite!!

Nanaimo Bars

Bottom Layer

• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 1/4 Cup Sugar
• 5 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
• 1 Egg Beaten
• 1 3/4 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Nuts

1. Melt Butter on low in saucepan, then add Sugar & Cocoa
2. Add Egg, stir to cook until thick
3. Remove from heat and add Graham Cracker Crumbs and Nuts
4. Press firmly in to 9" x  9" x 2" pan

Middle Layer

• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 3 Tbsp. Milk
• 2 Tbsp. Powdered Vanilla Custard
• 2 Cups Powdered Sugar

1. Cream ingredients together until light, like an icing
2. Spread on top of Bottom layer

Top Layer

• 4 Squares of Unsweetened Baking Chocolate ( I make my own by using 1 Tbsp. of shortening & 3 Tbsp. of Cocoa Powder, per square)
• 2 Tbsp. Butter

1. Melt ingredients on low
2. Cool a bit, then spread on top of middle layer
3. Cut in to small squares....and Enjoy!!

I promise...this is the last recipe for Holiday Goodies....I don't want everyone to gain too much weight!!