Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars

These Nanaimo Bars are a great twist on a classic dessert, combining chocolate, coconut, and mint-flavored custard!

⏱️ 206 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 11 min 📊 Hard ⭐ 5.0 (18) 👁️ 23 views
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Chocolate Mint Nanaimo BarsFoto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

16 servings
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons custard powder
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • green food coloring
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients for the bottom layer until well combined. Press into prepared pan and bake 11 minutes. Cool completely.

  3. Beat all ingredients for the mint layer on medium until completely combined. Spread over the cooled base. Refrigerate until set.

  4. Microwave chocolate chips and oil on medium heat until just melted. Spread over mint layer. Cool completely and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories425
Protein4g
Carbs48g
Fat26g

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