Nanaimo Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Crust
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans (or 1/4 cup of each if desired) or 1/2 cup coconut (or 1/4 cup of each if desired)
Filling
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup boiling water
2 cups powdered sugar
Top layer
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup cream

Preparation

To make the crust, in a microwave safe mixing bowl, melt together 1 stick of butter and the unsweetened chocolate in the microwave oven 30 seconds at a time, stirring every 30 seconds till melted.
Then add the graham cracker crumbs and nuts and/or coconut and stir until blended.
Press into a 9 inch square pan and chill until firm.
Then make the filling by combining the pudding powder, 1/3 cup butter, boiling water, and powdered sugar using a mixer or food processor.
Spread this over the chilled crust and refrigerate for an hour while making the top layer.
Melting together the semi sweet chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted and mixed well.
Spread evenly over the chilled bars and refrigerate until firm then cut into bars.
Cover and store refrigerated.