Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo Bars have always been a favorite of mine, and I married a man who loves them even more. When we got married, I had my Mom's recipe and he had his Mom's recipe and I blended them together to come up with the best! Nanaimo! Bar! Ever! Well, at least in my husband's opinion.
BOTTOM:
3/4 cup butter/margarine, melted
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups Graham (hee!) cracker crumbs
Mix together and place in 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
Chill.
MIDDLE:
1/4 cup butter
2 cups sifted icing sugar
2 Tbsp Birdseye (or any) custard powder
1/4 cup cream/milk (as needed to keep soft)
Mix together, put on top of the bottom layer, and chill.
TOP:
3 chocolate squares
1/4 cup butter margarine (melted)
Stir together and spread on top with a spatula.
Try not to eat the entire batch in one sitting.