CRANBERRY NANAIMO BARS

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In Nanaimo, Canada, close to 200 tubbers (in every type of craft imaginable) entered the fun "bathrub race" competition in 1967 and amazingly, 47 completed the 36 mile course to Vancouver's Fisherman's Cove across the straits of Georgia. An annual event for more than 40 years, the "Great RACE" still starts and finishes in Nanaimo harbor but now covers a much more grueling course and includes a week-long celebration. Cook time includes chill time.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup angel flake coconut
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup cranberry sauce, finely chopped (with whole berries)
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur or orange juice)
2 tablespoons custard powder or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups icing sugar
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Base: Melt butter with chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in sugar and egg. Add crumbs, coconut and orange rind; mix well. Press into 9" square pan. Chill.
  • Cranberry Layer: Combine cranberry sauce and liqueur. Spread evenly over base. Custard Layer: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over base. Chill.
  • Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat or in microwave on med. power for 2 minutes, stir until melted. Spread evenly over filling. Chill. Let stand at room temperature for fifteen minutes before cutting into bars.
  • To store: Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before cutting.
  • To freeze: For longer storage, freeze bars before topping with chocolate and cutting. Thaw and spread with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 66.8, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.3, Protein 0.9

Theo Vernon Tschumy
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're very easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Peggy Playle
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of the tart cranberries and the sweet Nanaimo bar base. They're also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


MizzTurbo Tizza
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the cranberry filling adds a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-mak


Choolwe Siachaula
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of the tart cranberries and the sweet Nanaimo bar base. I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-m


Ember Martin
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I made these bars for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so festive and delicious. I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Christmas dessert.


Maria Amir
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're very easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Thandi Lindiwe
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I'm not a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, but I thought I'd give these a try since I love cranberries. I'm so glad I did! These bars are amazing! The cranberry filling is tart and sweet, and the Nanaimo bar base is rich and chocolatey. I will definitely be


Ariel Vasquez
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These bars were so good! I loved the combination of the tart cranberries and the sweet Nanaimo bar base. They were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Zainab Asif
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the cranberry filling adds a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make


Muhammed Ceesay
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These bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. The cranberry filling is tart and sweet, and the Nanaimo bar base is rich and chocolatey. I will definitely be making these again.


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