Minty Nanaimo Bars
Serves: 2
Ashlynn O'Reilly
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
58
Sweetness
43
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cup
Mint Chocolate Chip1 tbsp
Butter1 cup
Flaked Coconut1 cup
Walnut (chopped)2 cups
Sugar (confectioners')3 tbsps
Milk2 tbsps
Custard PowderDirections:
1
Melt 1 cup of mint chocolate chips with 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over very low heat, and stir to combine
2
Mix in the chocolate wafer crumbs, coconut, and walnuts, and press the mixture into the bottom of an 8x8-inch square pan
3
Chill until the crust is set, at least 30 minutes
4
Place 1/4 cup of softened butter into a mixing bowl, and beat in confectioners' sugar, milk, custard powder, and peppermint extract until the filling is smooth and thick
5
Beat in green food coloring, 1 drop at a time, to reach desired green color
6
Spread the filling on the crust in a smooth layer; refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes
7
Melt together 3/4 cup of mint chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over very low heat, and stir to mix thoroughly
8
Allow the mixture to cool for several minutes, then spread on chilled mint filling layer
9
Return the dish to refrigerator, chill until set, at least 1 hour, and cut into squares to serve