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BARS, NANAIMO

Source of Recipe

Canada


Recipe Introduction

Bar cookies Makes 16

List of Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 Tablespoon cocoa
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup soft butter or marganne
2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons hot water
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels or chips


Recipe

Measure crumbs, coconut and nuts into bowl. Blend and reserve. Heat butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in small saucepan until butter is melted. Stir in cocoa. Mixture should be smooth and sugar dis�solved. Blend in egg and vanilla, mixing well. Combine mixture with crumb mixture. Turn into a lightly oiled (not greased) 8-inch square cake pan. Press firmly to make a smooth surface. Place into freezer while preparing next layer. Blend the 1/4 cup soft butter, the powdered sugar and hot water until mixture is smooth and well combined. Spread over chocolate layer,smoothing top. Place chocolate chips in top of double boiler. Place over hot water. Stir until melted. Spread chocolate over the top of the cookie. Cover and chill about 30 min. or until chocolate is set. Cut into 16 bars.