Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 egg, beaten |
1/4 cup cocoa |
1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs |
1/4 cup coconut |
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped |
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup milk |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
2 tablespoons butter |
4 ounces semisweet chocolate |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan mix together butter, sugar and the beaten egg. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and slightly thickened.
2. In a large bowl mix together the graham wafer crumbs, coconut and finely chopped peanuts. Add the butter egg mixture and mix well. Press evenly into an foil or parchment lined 8-inch square pan and chill for 15 minutes.
3. Beat together peanut butter, butter, icing sugar, and milk until smooth. (I like to do a taste test and sometimes add a bit more peanut butter). Spread over the base. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
4. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double-boiler over hot water or in the microwave. Spread over middle layer. Chill until firm and then cut into squares.
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