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Nanaimo Bars II

SUBMITTED BY: Shirly M  PHOTO BY: BABY 

"A no-bake square, that freezes well. I make these during the year, but they are a must on my Christmas baking list as family and friends look for them. My parents live just outside of Nanaimo, B.C. Canada."
Nanaimo Bars II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 31 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  7 Hrs 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x9 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pasteurized egg
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 2 squares chocolate. Remove from the heat, and stir in white sugar, egg, rolled oats, coconut, chopped nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Press mixture into a greased 9 inch square pan, and chill for 1 hour.
  2. Combine confectioners' sugar with 3 tablespoons softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla, and milk. Mix until it has an icing-like consistency, and spread it over the oat mixture in the pan. Chill for 1/2 hour.
  3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter or margarine with remaining 2 squares chocolate. Spread over the top of the bars. Chill for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Cut into squares using a hot knife; dip knife in hot water, and let it melt through the chocolate.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by 13COLLEEN 
The best Nanaimo bars I have tasted.I had to freeze them right away my husband would of ate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by HEAVENSCENTCC 
These bars were a hit with everyone! The two batches I made disappeared in no time. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 18, 2004 by EMILLERS 
These are okay. i had a big party & made four different versions of this cookie to see which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by PREDATORSFAN19 
I made these for Christmas and they were a BIG hit with everyone. these are more like candy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by BONASPROF 
I made these and they were yummy but I have a few suggestions. My husband is allergic to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 15, 2006 by Duckball 
I followed a previous reviewer's advice of using graham wafer crumbs instead of coconut (my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by MOMMYOFCONNOR 
Delicious! These are served in our local Borders and I think this recipe's version is even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by MICHELLE HANCOCK 
3 Batches in two days. My husband and his friends are addicted! This is a great one! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by JESSICA ROMNEY 
Very sweet but so good. They take a while to set up, but prep time very minimal. Yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2003 by COOKINFOOL925 
Good but very sweet. I may try milk chocolate next time, and a little less frosting. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Nanaimo Bars II

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 267

  • Total Fat: 16.1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Sodium: 109mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 2.5g

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