Nanaimo Bars - The Great Canadian Treat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. granulated sugar
5 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 c. graham wafer or plain cookie crumbs
1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Melt the first 3 ingredients in microwave or heavy saucepan. Add egg and stir to thicken.
Remove from heat.
Stir in crumbs, coconut and nuts.
Press firmly into an ungreased 9 x 9-inch pan.