Cranberry Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup angel flake coconut
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind

CRANBERRY LAYER

• 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, finely chopped (with whole berries)
• 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (or 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 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. 1

   Base: Melt butter with chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in sugar and egg. Add crumbs, coconut and orange rind; mix well. Press into 9" square pan. Chill.

2. 2

   Cranberry Layer: Combine cranberry sauce and liqueur. Spread evenly over base. Custard Layer: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over base. Chill.

3. 3

   Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat or in microwave on med. power for 2 minutes, stir until melted. Spread evenly over filling. Chill. Let stand at room temperature for fifteen minutes before cutting into bars.

4. 4

   To store: Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before cutting.

5. 5

   To freeze: For longer storage, freeze bars before topping with chocolate and cutting. Thaw and spread with melted chocolate.