Pistachio Nanaimo Bars
Pistachio nanaimo bars are a tray dessert made of a crust of crushed graham crackers, pistachios, coconut and chocolate, a filling of fluffy pistachio flavored frosting and a chocolate topping.
Crust
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Filling
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks) at room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 cup milk
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup very finely chopped pistachios