Oh how I love these...

One of my favorite things that my Mom made when I was younger was Nanaimo Bars.  If you have not had these bars, you are missing out and should go and make them!!  Really...I think they are like fat and calorie free by the way, in case you are concerned...

Here is how you make them: 

Ingredients and Directions:
3/4 C butter
1/4 C granulated sugar
1/3 C Cocoa
1 t vanilla
1 egg
2 C graham cracker crumbs
1 C flaked coconut
1/2 C chopped walnuts (optional)
2 T instant vanilla pudding mi
3 T milk
2 C confectioners sugar
3 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1/2 C chocolate chips)
1 T butter


1) Melt 1/2 C butter in saucepan.  Blend in sugar, cocoa, vanilla, egg, crumbs, coconut, and nuts (if using).

2) Press mixture into a 9" square pan

3) Cream 1/4 C butter until light, add dry pudding mix, milk, and conf. sugar.  Blend well.
4) Spread mixture on top of crumb mixture and chill thoroughly.

5) Melt chocolate with 1 T butter, stirring to blend.  Spread over chilled mixture.  Chill, cut into bars.

6) ENJOY and SHARE if you can!!

We decided to share our batch and I think everyone enjoyed them!!