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Cranberry Nanaimo Bars
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serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
ingredients
BASE
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
CRANBERRY LAYER
1/4 cup whole cranberry sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange liqueur or orange juice
CUSTARD LAYER
2 tablespoons custard powder
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups icing sugar
CHOCOLATE LAYER
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
directions
For Base: Melt butter with chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in sugar and egg. Add crumbs, coconut and orange rind, mixing well. Press into a 9" square pan. Chill.
For Cranberry Layer: Combine cranberry sauce and liqueur. Spread evenly over base.
For Custard Layer: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over base. Chill.
For Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat or in microwave on medium power for 2 minutes. Stir until melted. Spread evenly over filling. Chill.
Let stand at room temperature for fifteen minutes before cutting into bars.
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