Nanaimo Bars

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From Norma Jean White, Sandpoint Senior Center, Sandpoint, ID. Norma makes these to give out every Christmas.

Use big jellyroll pan.

Icing sugar = powdered sugar

Ingredients

  • First Layer:
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups peanut butter
  • 2 cups crushed corn flakes
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies
  • Second Layer:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup canned milk (evaporated)
  • 4 tbsp vanilla custard powder
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • Third Layer:
  • 8 squares (1 box) semi-sweet chocolate
  • 5 tbsp butter

Preparation

Step 1

First Layer: Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, vanilla and cereals. Mix. Press into buttered 16 by 11 inch cookie sheet. Let cool.

Second Layer: Whip together with electric mixer until fluffy and spread over First Layer. Let cool.

Third Layer: Melt chocolate and butter together and spread evenly over top. Chill and cut in bars.