nanaimo bars

Mmmmmmmmmm.

Base:
1/2 c butter
1/4 c sugar
5 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2 c graham wafer crumbs (~ 28 single crackers)
1 c coconut
1/2 c chopped walnuts (very optional)

Icing:
1/4 c butter
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp vanilla custard powder
2 c icing sugar

Topping:
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 tbsp butter

Base:
Place the butter (softened), sugar, cocoa, vanilla and the egg into a bowl. Set the bowl in a dish of boiling water. Stir well until the butter has melted and the mixture resembles a custard. Combine the graham wafer crumbs and nuts (if using) and blend well. Add to the cooked mixture and pack evenly into a 9 inch square pan.

Icing:
Cream butter and milk which has been combined with the vanilla custard powder. Blend in icing sugar. Spread over the chocolate base and let stand about 15 minutes or so to harden.

Topping:
Melt the chocolate with the butter and spread over the custard icing. When set, cut into bars.

Note: The font for the nuts is curtesy of my Dad who printed this recipe for me - he is not a fan of walnuts.