Recipe: Orange Nanaimo Bars ππ«
Description: For those who love ‘orange’, these are a must. Particularly nice at Christmas on a goodies tray, but these are always welcome any time of the year!
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours and 15 minutes
- Servings: 25 bars
- Calories: 200.5 per bar
- Rating: βββββ (2 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Base | Middle | Top |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup butter | 1/2 cup butter | 4 oz chocolate |
| 1/3 cup granulated sugar | 1 cup icing sugar | 2 tbsp butter |
| 1/4 cup cocoa | 1/2 cup custard powder | |
| 1 egg | 2 tbsp orange juice concentrate | |
| 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs | 1 tbsp orange rind | |
| 1/2 cup walnuts | 1-2 tsp orange rind | |
| 1/2 cup shredded coconut | Food coloring (optional) | |
| 1 tsp orange rind |
Instructions:
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Make the base:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine with cocoa and sugar until smooth, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk the egg, then slowly whisk the butter mixture into the beaten egg, and return to the saucepan.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, coconut, and orange rind until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch cake pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the middle layer:
- With an electric mixer, beat custard powder into butter until smooth.
- Beat in orange juice concentrate and rind.
- Gradually beat in icing sugar and food coloring (if using) until smooth.
- Spread over the chilled base and refrigerate for 1 hour until set.
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Make the top layer:
- Coarsely chop chocolate and melt with butter in a small pan until smooth, stirring often.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the middle layer, spreading evenly.
- Return to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
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Serve:
- Once firm, cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until serving.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into bars and serve.
These Orange Nanaimo Bars are a delightful treat, bursting with citrus flavor and creamy chocolate layers. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or a sweet indulgence on a weeknight. Enjoy the refreshing taste of orange combined with the rich chocolate goodness in every bite!
