DECADENT NANAIMO BARS

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There are few things as Canadian or as addictive as no-bake Nanaimo bars (named for the town in British Columbia that made them famous). For festive flair, add candied fruit and ginger. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon rum
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped red and green candied cherries
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
TOPPING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine ginger and rum; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and sugar. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°., Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Stir in the cracker crumbs, coconut, walnuts, cherries and ginger mixture. Press into a foil-lined 9-in. square baking pan., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the butter, milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; spread over crust. Freeze for 15 minutes or until set., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over top. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Cut into bars.

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Muwanguzi Joseph
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These bars were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Avina Tsiganyu
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I made these Nanaimo bars for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved the chocolatey flavor and the adults loved the creamy custard layer.


Jaelynn Wyrick
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These bars were a bit too rich for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Mariah Huhan
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I've made these Nanaimo bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Ab Ayesha
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The Nanaimo bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


chanel macharia
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These bars were easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Ramesh Achhami
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I made these Nanaimo bars for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy custard layer and the chocolatey graham cracker crust.


Aubrey Valentine
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These bars were a little too dense for my liking.


Pranab Das
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I've tried many Nanaimo bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of textures and flavors.


Prodip Das
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The custard layer was a bit runny, but the rest of the bar was delicious.


Mabayomije Temitope
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I made these Nanaimo bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


MdEman Ali
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Jacorian Pleasant
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I've made these Nanaimo bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet, chocolatey, and nutty.


Md MdSajidul
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These Nanaimo bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.