Gluten Free Nanaimo Bars
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Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 1/2 c. butter or non-dairy butter alternate
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 5 Tbs. cocoa powder
- 1 egg, beaten (alternately, you can use 1 Tbs. flax meal mixed into 3 Tbs. warm water)
- 1 1/4 c. gluten free graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 c. shredded coconut
- 1/4 c. almonds, chopped finely
- 1/2 c. gluten free quick oats
- 1 tsp. gluten free vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/2 c. butter or non-dairy butter alternate
- 3 Tbs. milk or non-dairy milk
- 2 Tbs. Bird's custard powder
- 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Top layer
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 oz. butter or non-dairy butter alternate
Note
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Directions
| 1. | Mix & melt the first three ingredients in a saucepan. Add egg (or flax mixture), whisking while the mixture cooks & thickens. | |
| 2. | Remove from heat and mix graham cracker crumbs, almonds, coconut, oats and vanilla. Mix well and press into a 9x9 pan that has been lined with foil. | |
| 3. | Place pan in refrigerator to allow bottom layer to cool. | |
| 4. | In the mean time, using a heavy stand mixer, cream the butter, milk, custard powder, and powdered sugar until well blended and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. | |
| 5. | Spread evenly over bottom layer and put back in refrigerator to allow filling to harden. | |
| 6. | In a saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining butter and chocolate, stirring until completely melted and smooth. | |
| 7. | Allow to cool for 2 minutes and then spread evenly over filling layer and put back in refrigerator to allow filling to harden. | |
| 8. | Once the cookie bars have set, remove the cookie bars by removing the foil liner. Cut into squares and enjoy! |
