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title: Gluten Free Nanaimo Bars
description: "***Pr******ep Time:*** 20 Min     C***ook Time:***30 Min    ***Total Time:***  50 Min ![](https://www.bensmeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Photoroom-20241119_153840-300x300.png) ![](https://www.bensmeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Photoroom-20241119_153648-300x300.png) ***Ingredients:*** - 2 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips - 1 cup Butter - 1/4 GF Graham Wafer Crumbs (I used PaneRiso Brand) - 1 Cup of…"
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updated: "2024-12-14"
category: 12 Days to Christmas
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# Gluten Free Nanaimo Bars

***Pr******ep Time:*** 20 Min     C***ook Time:***30 Min    ***Total Time:***  50 Min

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***Ingredients:***

- 2 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Butter
- 1/4 GF Graham Wafer Crumbs (I used PaneRiso Brand)
- 1 Cup of Flaked Coconut
- 1/2 Cup of finely chopped Walnuts
- 4 Cups Icing Sugar
- 6 Tablespoons of Milk
- 4 Tablespoons of Custard Powder
- 4 Tablespoons of Oil

 

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***Directions:***

1. For the base: Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of butter. Stir in 1/4 cup graham wafer crumbs, 1 cup flaked coconut and 1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts.
2. Press evenly into a 9 inch x 9inch pan and chill the mixture.
3. For the filling: Mix 4 cups of icing sugar, 1/2 cup of softened butter, 6 tablespoons of milk, 4 tablespoons custard powder. Then Spread onto the fully chilled base and put in fridge to firm up.
4. For the glaze: melt 1 1/2 cup of chocolate chips with 4 tablespoons of oil. Spread evenly over the filling. Chill then cut into squares and serve.

 

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***Notes:***

- Melt the chocolate in small increments to prevent burning and separation in the chocolate.

***Storage:***

- Leftovers last about 4-5 days after made.
- This dessert freezes very well and can be made well in advance for christmas.

 

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