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Nut-Free Nanaimo Bars
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These are a popular Canadian treat that are absolutely delicious. They are sweet and rich and oh so decadent. Even non-coconut lovers have been known to dive in for seconds.
However, they are often made with crushed almonds or walnuts, so my sister and I developed a nut-free version. Creamy and chocolately and coconutty. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- FIRST LAYER
- ½ cups Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cups Sugar
- 5 Tablespoons Cocoa
- 1 whole Egg, Beaten
- 1-¾ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1 cup Coconut
- _____
- SECOND LAYER
- ¼ cups Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Plus 2 Teaspoons Heavy Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- ½ teaspoons Vanilla
- 2 cups Icing Sugar
- _____
- THIRD LAYER
- 4 ounces, weight Semi Sweet Chocolate (4 Squares)
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Preparation
First Layer:
Mix the first 3 ingredients in top of a double boiler. Add the egg to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in the crumbs and coconut. Press firmly into an ungreased 8×8″ pan. Place in the freezer as you make the next layer.
Second Layer:
Cream all layer ingredients together well. Beat until light. Remove pan from freezer and spread mixture over the first layer.
Third Layer:
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over the second layer and chill in the refrigerator until set.
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Nan on 11.26.2017
Hello! I can’t find coconut that is peanut/nut free. Can you suggest a substitution for coconut?
Leah on 3.2.2010
Holy freaking cow. These are delicious! Make these. Today.
pickle85044 on 12.21.2009
These were awesome! I was disappointed about what seemed to be a frosting layer in the middle and was worried about the final product. After chilling them overnight they rocked! I also (accidentally) used bittersweet instead of semisweet chocolate for the top layer but still it turned out great.
jessmorseattack on 11.17.2009
These were great, thanks for posting!! I made them for my Canadian Boss and he was quite pleased.
tharrisgirl on 10.25.2009
These. Are. DELICIOUS! Although my dad is Canadian, I had never heard of these before and I cannot believe that I had never been exposed to their yumminess before! Thank you for posting!