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Compiled and Written by Michael R. Fletcher. Copyright ©2003, All Rights Reserved.
First Edition printed and published by InstantPublisher.com

Nanaimo Bars - Mark Seng

2 cups graham cracker crumbs        
1 cup flaked coconut                         
¼ cup soft butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp cocoa
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp hot water
½ cup chopped walnuts                    
⅔ cup chocolate chips

Measure crumbs, coconut and nuts into bowl.  Blend and reserve.  Heat butter and ¼ cup granulated sugar in small saucepan until butter is melted.  Stir in cocoa.  Mixture should be smooth and sugar dissolved.  Blend in egg and vanilla, mixing well.  Combine mixture with crumb mixture.  Turn into a lightly oiled (not greased) 8 inch square cake pan.  Press firmly to make a smooth surface.  Place into freezer while preparing next layer.  Blend the ¼ cup soft butter, the powdered sugar and hot water until mixture is smooth and well combined.  Spread over chocolate layer, smoothing top.  Place chocolate chips in top of double boiler.  Place over hot water.  Stir until melted.  Spread chocolate over the top of the cookie.  Cover and chill about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.  Cut into 16 bars.