Nanaimo Bars

Nothing needs to be said. You know these are gooooood.
They're Nanaimo style but made in Ontario.

Bottom Layer:

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut or almond

1. Grease a 9x9 pan.

2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.

3. Stir in sugar and cocoa powder and then gradually whisk in beaten egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (1-2 min.)

4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, graham crumbs and coconut (or almond)

5. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until firm (about an hour)


Filling:

1/4 cup butter
2-3 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. vanilla custard powder or vanilla pudding powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups icing sugar

1. With an electric mixer, cream the butter.

2. Beat in the remaining ingredients.

3. If mixture is too thick to spread, add a little more milk (Be careful! Only a few drops at a time)

4. spread the filling over the bottom layer, cover and refrigerate until firm (about 30 min.)

Topping:

4 Ounces semi sweet Chocolate
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1. In a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter.

2. spread over filling and refrigerate.


To Serve:

To prevent the chocolate from cracking, using a sharp knife, bring the squares to room temperature before cutting.