Nanaimo Bars II Recipe
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Nanaimo Bars II

By: Shirly M 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
7 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x9 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  •  
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 266 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 29mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2004 by EMILLERS   view full review
These are okay. i had a big party & made four different versions of this cookie to see which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by 13COLLEEN   view full review
The best Nanaimo bars I have tasted.I had to freeze them right away my husband would of ate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by HEAVENSCENTCC   view full review
These bars were a hit with everyone! The two batches I made disappeared in no time. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2006 by Duckball   view full review
I followed a previous reviewer's advice of using graham wafer crumbs instead of coconut (my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by BONASPROF   view full review
I made these and they were yummy but I have a few suggestions. My husband is allergic to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by PREDATORSFAN19   view full review
I made these for Christmas and they were a BIG hit with everyone. these are more like candy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by MOMMYOFCONNOR Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! These are served in our local Borders and I think this recipe's version is even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by cookie munster   view full review
This recipie blows it up !!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by COOKINFOOL925   view full review
Good but very sweet. I may try milk chocolate next time, and a little less frosting.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Rochelle1979   view full review
I love Nanaimo Bars and thought this was going to be one good one, but it was not. I would not...

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