Nanaimo Bars

For the first layer:

Melt butter, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Once well combined but not too hot, whisk in egg. Continue to whisk until mixture is thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and coconut. Finally, add the graham cracker crumbs about 1/2 cup at a time. Add enough so that the mixture sticks well together but is still moist. Remember, if you don’t add the coconut and nuts, just add more graham cracker crumbs. Press mixture evenly into an 8″x 8″ pan lined with wax paper. Chill for 1 hour.

For the second layer:

Beat all ingredients using a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and creamy. Spread evenly over the chocolate layer (we recommend using an offset spatula) and chill for another hour.

For the third layer:

Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Add the chocolate and stir continuously until smooth. Remove from heat. Pour cooled chocolate atop the second layer and distribute evenly with an offset spatula. Chill for about 45 minutes.

Slice into 2″ bars when chocolate has set. Store in refrigerator. Makes 32 bars.