Nanaimo Bars

• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• cocoa↗5 tablespoons
• real vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• graham cracker crumbs↗1 1⁄2 cups
• coconut1 cup
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• butter, softened↗1⁄2 cup
• milk↗3 tablespoons
• vanilla pudding mix2 teaspoons
• powdered sugar↗2 cups
• baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares↗4 ounces
• butter↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt and cook 3 minutes the first 5 ingredients (butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and egg). Add next 3 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and milk) stirring well. Remove from heat and press into a 9 x 9" pan. Cool.

2. 2

   Add all ingredients (butter, milk, vanilla pudding powder and powdered sugar) into a medium size bowl or stand mixer bowl and mix well. Spread on cooled first layer.

3. 3

   Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Spread on top of second layer.

4. 4

   Let cool and cut into 1" square pieces.