Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars

• For the Base
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
• For the Middle Layer
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• For the Top Layer
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate

1. In a saucepan mix together butter, sugar and the beaten egg. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and slightly thickened.
2. In a large bowl mix together the graham wafer crumbs, coconut and finely chopped peanuts. Add the butter egg mixture and mix well. Press evenly into an foil or parchment lined 8-inch square pan and chill for 15 minutes.
3. Beat together peanut butter, butter, icing sugar, and milk until smooth. (I like to do a taste test and sometimes add a bit more peanut butter). Spread over the base. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
4. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double-boiler over hot water or in the microwave. Spread over middle layer. Chill until firm and then cut into squares.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-nanaimo-bars-432935 (may not work)