by Holly
These Nanaimo bars have a great twist combining chocolate and mint! My new favorite way to enjoy them! Nanaimo bars are one Christmas treat that I always looked forward to when I was younger! My mom made them every single year! While we always have these around the holidays, they’re actually great any time of year and totally perfect served with coffee!!
I thought they’d be pretty challenging to make but they are actually simple! Just layer up the ingredients, refrigerate and cut into squares, easy right?
Note: Custard Powder can be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store. This is the brand I use.
Items You’ll Need for This Recipe
* Custard Powder * 9×9 pan * Parchment Paper *
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Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars (no bake)
Prep Time 3 hours
Servings 16 squares
Course Dessert
Cuisine AmericanIngredients
Bottom Layer
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup walnuts chopped, or pecans
- ⅔ cup butter melted
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 egg
Mint Layer
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons custard powder
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- green food coloring
Top Layer
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients for the bottom layer until well combined. Press into prepared pan and bake 11 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat all ingredients for the mint layer on medium until completely combined. Spread over the cooled base. Refrigerate until set.
- Microwave chocolate chips and oil on medium heat until just melted. Spread over mint layer. Cool completely and cut into squares.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
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