Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars

These are even better than store-bought! If you love coffee you will love these bars --- if you do not have any custard powder you can use the same amount of instant vanilla pudding powder but the custard powder is better --- all amount may be doubled for a 13 x 9-inch pan if desired :)

Steps

Set oven to 350 degrees f.

Butter an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

For the crust.

In a bowl stir the melted butter with sugar.

Add in sifted cocoa powder.

Blend well to combine.

Add / mix in egg and vanilla.

Add in the cookie crumbs , coconut and chopped walnuts.

Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Transfer / press the mixture to the prepared baking dish then spread out evenly.

Bake for about about 8 minutes.

Cool to room temperature then refrigerate for 30 minutes , or until completely cold.

For the filling.

In a bowl beat butter with custard powder until smooth.

In a small saucepan heat the half and half with coffee granules.

Stirring until the granules are just dissolved cool to room temperature.

When the mixture is cool transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add in 2 cups icing suger to start.

Beat until smooth and fluffy adding in more icing sugar a tablespoon at a time until you reach a desired consistancy.

Spread over the cool crust.

Chill while preparing the chocol.

Ingredients

butter, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, egg, chocolate wafer crumbs, coconut, walnuts, custard powder, half-and-half cream, instant coffee granules, vanilla, icing sugar, semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, whipping cream