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Nanaimo bars -2

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1	* anne"s note: custard powder can be found in the baking section of canadian supermarkets.
2	I have seen the substitution of instant vanilla pudding or instant vanilla pudding powder in american cookbooks.
3	"recipes for this no-bake treasure appear in countless cookbook as chocolate fridge cake, new york slice, miracle bars, ribbon squares and many other names.
4	But the origin of nanaimo bars is still a hot topic of debate.
5	The woman"s auxiliary to the nanaimo hospital cook book (1952) included three similar recipes (two called chocolate squares and one chocolate slice).
6	These recipes appeared under the name nanaimo bars in the vancouver sun in the early 50"s and in the b.c.
7	Women"s institute centennial of b.c.
8	Cookbook in 195The test kitchens of food companies developed various versions with their own products.
9	Since the 50s, endless variations include minted, grand marnier, cherry, pina colada, mocha, and peanut butter nanaimo bars...during the 50s, a dairy food service bureau recipe called dominoes suggested piping a little bit of the middle layer into dots on top to give a domino pattern when cut." bottom layer: in double boiler, melt butter, sugar and cocoa; add egg and cook until thickened.
10	Add crumbs, nuts and coconut.
11	Press into ungreased 9 inch square pan.
12	Middle layer: beat together butter, cream, custard powder and sugar; spread over base.
13	Chill.
14	Top layer: melt chocolate with butter; cool slightly.
15	Pour over second layer; chill.
16	Cut into bars.