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Nanaimo Bars

I originally created these rich bars for my coworkers. Everyone raved about the shortbread crust, creamy middle layer and the orange and chocolate flavor combination. They were such a hit, they're now a staple for many gatherings.

36 ServingsPrep: 40 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
1 dark chocolate candy bar (3-1/4 ounces), chopped
1 egg, beaten
17 shortbread cookies, crushed
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 to 2 drops orange paste food coloring, optional
GLAZE:
1 dark chocolate candy bar (3-1/4 ounces), chopped
1 teaspoon butter

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and candy bar.
Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Whisk a small
amount of hot mixture into egg. Return all to the pan, whisking
constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches
160°.

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Nanaimo Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, coconut, pecans and
orange peel. Stir in chocolate mixture until blended. Press into a
greased 9-in. square baking pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until
set.
For filling, in a large bowl, cream butter and pudding mix. Beat in
the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, peel and food coloring if
desired. Spread over crust.
For glaze, melt candy bar and butter in a microwave; stir until
smooth. Spread over top. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.
Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 155 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 76 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.