Nanaimo Squares
By MPozzobon
Nanaimo Squares. Discover our recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 5 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup coconut
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 30mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the first four ingredients and melt over hot water. Cool slightly and add the last four ingredients. Combine the two mixtures and press into a 9x9" pan.
Step 2
For the custard icing, combine 1/2 cup of melted butter, 2 cups of icing sugar, 2 tbsp of custard powder, and a 1/4 cup milk. Spread on the bottom layer and chill.
Step 3
Make chocolate icing: melt 4 squares of semisweet baking chocolate with 2 tsp butter. Spread on top.
The quintessential Canadian classic.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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