PEANUT BUTTER NANAIMO BARS

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Categories     Chocolate

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 18

For bottom layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts
1 cup shredded coconut
For middle layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup Mighty Maple peanut butter
2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder or instant vanilla pudding powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
For top layer:
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 ounce each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Dark Chocolate Dreams peanut butter

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare bottom layer. Melt the butter, sugar, and cocoa in a double boiler until fully incorporated, but do not let the mixture come to a boil. Add the beaten egg and stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and nuts. 2. Press down firmly into an ungreased 8 x 8-inch pan; try to make the mixture as flat as possible in the pan. Let this cool for about an hour. It will make your life easier, by the way, to put a layer of parchment in the bottom of the pan. 3. Prepare the middle layer. Cream the butter, Mighty Maple peanut butter, vanilla powder, salt, and confectioners' sugar together, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. If it is too thick, you might want to add a small quantity of milk or cream to the mixture, until it is of a spreadable consistency. Spread over bottom layer, once again trying to make the surface as flat as possible. At this point, I like to put the pan in the refrigerator, as it is easier to spread the top layer on when the buttery middle layer is a bit more solid. 4. Prepare the top layer. Melt chocolate, butter, and Dark Chocolate Dreams peanut butter slowly over low heat. Once fully melted and incorporated, remove from heat and allow to solidify to the point where it is thick but still pourable. Pour over second layer as quickly as you can so that the middle layer doesn't begin to melt. Let the bars cool for at least one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Mehabooh Ali
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I had some trouble getting the ganache to set properly. I think I might have added too much cream.


Kohulan Kohul
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


Angeline Theunissen
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These bars were delicious! The peanut butter filling was creamy and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. The crust was also perfect - buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.


Pascual Torres
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I've never made Nanaimo bars before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly and were a huge hit with my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Tahal Maher
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out great! The peanut butter filling was rich and creamy, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Dare Pac
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These bars were amazing! I loved the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again soon.


tanesha newsome
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I had some trouble getting the ganache to set properly. I think I might have added too much cream.


Alanys Kylee
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


Salina Pervin
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.


Abdulaziz Saaeb
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These bars were delicious! The peanut butter filling was creamy and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. The crust was also perfect - buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.


Dev Kharki
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Luke Liam
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These peanut butter Nanaimo bars were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The peanut butter flavor was rich and decadent, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again!


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