Cranberry Nanaimo Bars

BASE
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups graham crumbs
1 cup ‘Angel Flake’ Coconut
1 tablespoon grated orange rind

CRANBERRY LAYER
1/4 cup whole cranberry sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange liqueur or orange juice

CUSTARD LAYER
2 tablespoon custard powder
3 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups icing sugar

CHOCOLATE LAYER
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Base:
Melt butter with chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in sugar and egg. Add crumbs, coconut and orange rind; mix well. Press into 9 inch square pan. Chill.

Cranberry Layer:
Combine cranberry sauce and liqueur. Spread evenly over base.

Custard Layer:
Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over base. Chill.

Chocolate Layer:
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat or in microwave on med. power for 2 minutes, stir until melted. Spread evenly over filling. Chill. Let stand at room temperature for fifteen minutes before cutting into bars.

To store:
Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before cutting.

Makes about 36 bars.

To freeze:
For longer storage, freeze bars before topping with chocolate and cutting. Thaw and spread with melted chocolate.

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