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Easy Nanaimo Bars

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"This is a popular cookie bar in Canada. This is however only one of many variations on this recipe." — CINDERW

Directions

Grease a 9x9-inch square pan. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over low heat, and stir in cocoa mix, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk together until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute (do not boil); remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup coconut, and walnuts. Mix well, and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill the crust for about 1 hour.
Place the cream cheese into a mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the milk, vanilla pudding mix, and confectioners' sugar to make a spreadable, creamy mixture. If mixture is too stiff to spread easily, add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Spread the filling in an even layer over the crust, and return to refrigerator. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Melt milk chocolate and 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Spread the topping evenly over the vanilla layer, and refrigerate about 1/2 hour, until the topping is firm but not hard. Cut into bars, then return to refrigerator to finish chilling, at least 1/2 hour more. Serve cold.

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PREP 25 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 25 mins

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Feb 24, 2010

I found this to be a bit too sweet, although the other people who ate it thought it was very good. I would have used a different method for the topping, though.. mix the chocolate with cream, and it is easier to spread on top.

—haras

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Apr 07, 2011

I made these for a group gathering and most people loved them. The thing many liked was that, yes, they are incredibly rich, but this held them to a smaller piece with same level of sweet tooth satisfaction. The recipe may appear complicated but they really were easy to put together. I will make them again.

—Debster

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Nutrition

Calories
285 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
35.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
15.1 g
23%

Fiber
1.4 g
5%

Protein
3.1 g
6%

Sodium
188 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Nanaimo Bars

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 285
Calories from Fat: 136

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1g 23 %
Saturated Fat 7.9g 39 %
Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
Sodium 188mg 8 %
Potassium 115mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5 %
Protein 3.1g 6 %
Sugars 27.9g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.