Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Nanaimo Bars(no bake)



Base:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 egg
1 3/4 cups graham crumbs
3/4 cup coconut

Filling:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups icing sugar
2 tbsp. custard powder

Glaze:
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp. butter

These are a no-bake square

Base:
In a medium saucepan combine butter, sugar and cocoa; stir well. Add egg, cook and stir constantly over medium-low heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Mix in crumbs and coconut. Press into a greased 8 or 9-inch square pan. Chill.

Filling:
In a mixing bowl beat together butter, milk, vanilla, custard powder and icing sugar; until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over base. Chill.

Glaze:
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate chips. Let cool slightly. Pour evenly over filling. Refrigerate.

ENJOY! =D