JELL-O Nanaimo Bars

By carol gorman

Nanaimo bars are a Canadian classic dessert. Whip up a batch of homemade Nanaimo bars using our foolproof recipe - they're perfect for bake sales and potlucks.

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
• 1 pkg Jell-O Instant Pudding, any flavour
• 1/3 cup each butter and boiling water
• 2 cups icing sugar
• 3 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• 1/2 cup whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

MELT unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat, remove; add crumbs and pecans; mix well.

PRESS into 9 inch (23 cm) square pan. Chill.
MIX pudding powder, butter and water; blend in icing sugar until smooth. Spread over base; chill until firm.
MELT semi-sweet chocolate and cream over low heat; stir until smooth. Spread over pudding layer. Chill.
STORE in refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 5 minutes before slicing.