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How to Make Grandma Chase's Nanaimo Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma Chase's Nanaimo Bars are a classic Canadian treat that have been a favorite in our family for generations. Named after the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, these bars are a delicious combination of chocolate, custard, and coconut, with a sweet and crunchy base. Grandma Chase has been making these Nanaimo Bars for as long as I can remember, and they always disappear quickly whenever she brings them to family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons instant French vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 pieces

  • Grease a 9x13-inch dish. To make the crust, place 1/2 cup of butter in a large saucepan, and melt over low heat. Stir in the sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, mix in the egg until the mixture is well-combined, then stir in graham cracker crumbs and walnuts. Pack the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, smooth it into an even layer, and refrigerate until cooled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Make the filling: beat together confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup of softened butter, pudding mix, and milk until the filling is smooth and fluffy. Spread the filling over the cooled crust, and return to refrigerator for 30 more minutes.
  • For topping, melt chocolate with 2 tablespoons of butter over very low heat, and stir until the mixture is warm (not hot) and pourable. Pour the topping over the cooled filling, spreading the topping out if necessary with an offset spatula or knife to cover the topping completely. Return the dish to the refrigerator to cool the topping for about 15 minutes. When the topping is cool but not yet hard, cut into squares; return to refrigerator to finish chilling.

    • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 49mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg

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    Classic recipes
    No bake recipes
    Chocolate recipes
    Canadian recipes
    Dessert recipes