NANAIMO COOKIES 
butter
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg (beaten)
2 c. fine graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. flaked coconut
3 tbsp. milk
2 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla pudding mix (powder)
4 sq. semi-sweet chocolate

Put 1/4 cup butter, granulated sugar, unsweetened chocolate and vanilla in top part of a double boiler; cook over boiling water until well blended. Add egg and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring. Add crumbs, nuts and coconut. Press in buttered 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Cool. Chill 15 minutes. Cream 1/2 cup butter until fluffy; beat in pudding mix and milk. Add confectioners sugar gradually and beat until smooth. Spread over first layer. Chill 15 minutes. Melt semi- sweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Spread over second layer. Chill until firm. Cut in 1 inch squares. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve. Can be frozen. Makes 81 squares.

 

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