Description
Nanaimo Bars are a delicious no-bake dessert with a layered structure, featuring a graham cracker base, a creamy chocolate filling, and a rich chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, shredded coconut, and softened butter. Mix until well combined.
- Add the beaten egg to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped unsweetened chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Spread this chocolate layer evenly over the graham cracker base in the pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour this chocolate layer over the previous layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until set. Once set, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts or almonds to the graham cracker layer.
- To make a mint version, add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the chocolate layer for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Nanaimo Bars, dessert, no-bake dessert, Canadian dessert