Rich Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, dry powdered type
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares

Directions

1. 1

   In a fairly large saucepan combine 6 Table. butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder.

2. 2

   Stir on low until the butter melts.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and beat in the egg.

4. 4

   Blend in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and nuts.

5. 5

   Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-9" greased pan.

6. 6

   Bake 350F for 15-20 minutes until slightly darker.

7. 7

   Let cool.

8. 8

   Beat 1/2 cup butter with the remaining powdered sugar, the milk and the vanilla until fluffy.

9. 9

   Spread over the crust.

10. 10

    Melt 2 Table. butter with the 3 oz. chocolate squares.

11. 11

    Stir until smooth.

12. 12

    Spread over the filling and chill until serving time.