Since these squares were such a hit. I thought I would post the recipe that my son used. It is from the City of Nanaimo's website and you may visit and search for the recipe there however I have shared it. It is a very straight forward, done in three easy parts recipe. My son has made these again but with a mocha filling. I was able to taste test the filling and it was luscious!
Nanaimo Bars
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Bottom Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoon cocoa
1 beaten egg
1 3/4 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup coconut
Melt the first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add an egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 8" x 8" pan.
Second Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons cream
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
2 cups icing sugar
Cream the butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.
Third Layer:
4 squares semi sweet chocolate (1 oz each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in the refrigerator.
Hope everyone had a nice weekend! - JD