Nanaimo Bar Cookies

• Base
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate (1 oz squares)
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• Filling
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Glaze
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter

1. Base.
2. Combine ingredients. Press into 9 inch square cake pan. Chill.
3. Filling.
4. Combine butter, milk, and custard powder. Blend in confectioner's sugar. Spread over base. Chill at least 15 minutes.
5. Glaze.
6. Partially melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and stir until melted. Spread over custard layer. Chill.
7. Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month. Makes 24 bars.
8. Serve chilled. They're rich, so small portions may be appropriate.
9. Variation: Add peppermint extract and green food coloring to the middle layer.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nanaimo-bar-cookies-172478 (may not work)