White Chocolate Nanaimo Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These White Chocolate Nanaimo Bars are my go to when I need something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just forty five minutes from start to finish, you'll have decadent bars that taste like you slaved away all day. The best part is how simple they are to make using everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand. White chocolate is packed with cocoa butter, which contains compounds that can boost your mood, making these treats feel a little bit guilt free. Trust me, once you try this version with creamy white chocolate, you'll be making them again and again.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2large eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 1 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 400 gwhite chocolate chunks
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 50 gpowdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Line an 18x28cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Use parchment paper to ensure the bars come out easily.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to speed up the process.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Press the dough into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to get the dough into the corners.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the timer to avoid overcooking.
- 6
While the bars are baking, melt the white chocolate chunks in a double boiler.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 7
Once the bars are done, let them cool completely in the pan.
Tip: This will help the bars set properly.
- 8
To assemble the bars, melt the unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir until smooth and well combined.
- 9
Pour the white chocolate mixture over the cooled bars.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 10
Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes to set.
Tip: Cut into bars and serve.
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