Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter , softened, divided
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 0.5 cups finely chopped almonds , Optional
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons custard powder
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 squaress semisweet baking chocolate , 1 ounce
• 2 teaspoons butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   In the top of a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in egg and stir until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and mix in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8-inch pan.

4. 4

   For the middle layer, beat remaining 1/2 cup softened butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom layer in the pan. Chill to set.

5. 5

   While the second layer is chilling, melt semisweet chocolate and 2 teaspoons butter together in the microwave or over low heat.

6. 6

   Spread melted chocolate mixture over chilled bars.

7. 7

   Let the chocolate set before cutting into squares.