Napoleon Creams

Canadians know these as Nanaimo Bars. The difference is that the Original Nanaimo Bar recipe uses custard powder, whereas this recipe uses vanilla pudding mix, a more easily available ingredient in some areas.

Makes about 44

1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons milk
1 3-3/4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups powdered sugar
1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine

In the top of a double boiler over medium heat combine 1/2 cup margarine, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until margarine is melted. Add one beaten egg. Stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add graham crackers and coconut, mix well. Press into a greased 9x9" baking pan. Cream together 1/2 cup margarine, milk, pudding mix, and powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy, then spread over the crust. Chill until firm. In the top of a clean double boiler over low heat, stir together chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons margarine until melted. Cool slightly and spread over pudding layer. Chill until set. Cut into small bars (2" x 3/4") to serve.

Reviews of Napoleon Creams:

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  A cookie baker in Omaha, NE  Nov 11, 2008
Would make this again.
These are excellent. You can substitute any flavor of pudding you want with the same delicious results. Also I tried them with butter instead of margarine, the flavor is richer! five stars

  A cookie baker in Colorado  Dec 22, 2003
Would make this again.
These cookies are very good, very rich, recommend small squares and do not over chill before you cut into squares - the chocolate crumbles. These cookies were a hit with my friends and grandchildren. five stars

  A cookie baker in Nanaimo  Dec 10, 2003
Would make this again.
That recipe was developed in this city. How dare anyone change the name! five stars

  A cookie baker in Washington state  Jan 5, 2003
Would make this again.
I have been looking for Nanaimo Bars recipe for a while. Thank you so much for including it on your site. These are amazing cookies/candy! Very sweet and delectable. Storing these won't be a problem...they won't last. Yum. five stars

  Barb Branca in Lillooet, B.C. Canada  Dec 12, 2002
Would make this again.
These are great but as all Canadians know, they are Nanaimo Bars which originated in Nanaimo, B.C., Canada.
They are delicious and easy to make! five stars

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