Nanaimo Bars

By Hklbrries

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.