Canadians know these as Nanaimo Bars. The difference is that the Original Nanaimo Bar recipe uses custard powder, whereas this recipe uses vanilla pudding mix, a more easily available ingredient in some areas.
Makes about 441/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons milk
1 3-3/4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups powdered sugar
1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine
In the top of a double boiler over medium heat combine 1/2 cup margarine, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until margarine is melted. Add one beaten egg. Stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add graham crackers and coconut, mix well. Press into a greased 9x9" baking pan. Cream together 1/2 cup margarine, milk, pudding mix, and powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy, then spread over the crust. Chill until firm. In the top of a clean double boiler over low heat, stir together chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons margarine until melted. Cool slightly and spread over pudding layer. Chill until set. Cut into small bars (2" x 3/4") to serve.
A cookie baker in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2, 2002
Would make this again.
Yes these are indeed good. But they are not Napolean Creams. They are traditional Nanaimo bars, from Canada.
Christine in NH Nov 26, 2002
Would make this again.
These are AWESOME! My family won't let them stay in my house more than an hour. I highly recommend them, but I don't use the coconut.
