Nanaimo Bars II recipe

1 servings

1/2 cup butter

2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

1/3 cup white sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons pasteurized egg

1 cup rolled oats

1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners' sugar

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon butter

2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 2 squares chocolate.

Remove from the heat, and stir in white sugar, egg, rolled oats, coconut, chopped nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Press mixture into a greased 9 inch square pan, and chill for 1 hour.

Combine confectioners' sugar with 3 tablespoons softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla, and milk.

Mix until it has an icing-like consistency, and spread it over the oat mixture in the pan.

Chill for 1/2 hour.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter or margarine with remaining 2 squares chocolate.

Spread over the top of the bars.

Chill for 4 to 5 hours.

Cut into squares using a hot knife; dip knife in hot water, and let it melt through the chocolate.